Graichen

Graichen Meaning & Origin

About Graichen
The surname Graichen is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "grāch," meaning "gray." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with gray hair or a gray complexion. Over time, the surname Graichen became hereditary and was passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Graichen can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Graichen: 304
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 65,244
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRXN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G60205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R AY1 K AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈgraɪkən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRXN', 'KRKN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G625

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Graichen in Braille

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

The name Graichen in braille

How to sign the name Graichen using Sign Language

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

The name Graichen in sign language

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