About Graff
The surname Graff is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "graff," meaning "count" or "earl." It is an occupational surname that was originally given to someone who held the rank of a count or earl, or someone who worked in the household of a count. Over time, the surname Graff may have also been adopted by individuals who lived near a castle or estate owned by a count.
The surname Graff is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Graff 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 Graff is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Graff in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Graff using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.