Graffius

Graffius Meaning & Origin

About Graffius
The surname Graffius is of German origin and is derived from the word "Graf," meaning "count" or "earl" in English. It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked for or was associated with a count or nobleman. The suffix "-ius" is a Latinized form commonly used in German surnames, indicating a connection to nobility or high social status. Therefore, the surname Graffius can be interpreted as "one who is associated with a count" or "servant of a count."

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Graffius is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Graffius: 512
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 42,378
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Graffius based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

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KRFS
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G60102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R AE1 F IY0 IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈgræfiɪs/
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('KRFS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G612

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Graffius in Braille

Here's how to represent Graffius in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Graffius in braille

How to sign the name Graffius using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Graffius using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Graffius in sign language

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