About Grafe
The surname Grafe is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "grāve," meaning "count" or "earl." It is an occupational surname that was originally given to individuals who held the rank of a count or earl in medieval times. Over time, the surname Grafe may have also been adopted by people who worked in the household or served the noble families. Today, individuals with the surname Grafe can be found across the world, particularly in Germany and other German-speaking regions.
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The surname Grafe is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Grafe based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Grafe is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Grafe in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Grafe using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.