Graft

Graft Meaning & Origin

About Graft
The surname Graft is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation suggests that it is derived from the Old English word "graef" or "graf," meaning a ditch or trench. This could have been a topographic surname for someone who lived near or worked on a ditch or trench. Another possibility is that it is a variant of the surname Craft, which was an occupational name for a skilled craftsman or artisan. The exact meaning of the surname Graft may vary depending on its specific historical context and regional variations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Graft: 754
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 30863
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.26

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Graft 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 Graft is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRFT
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G6013
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R AE1 F T
🌐 IPA
/græft/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRFT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G613

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Graft in Braille

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

The name Graft in braille

How to sign the name Graft using Sign Language

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

The name Graft in sign language

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