About Grail
The surname Grail is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "graal," meaning "cup" or "bowl." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who made or used cups or bowls, or possibly as an occupational name for a cup-bearer. The surname Grail may also have been used as a metonymic occupational name for someone who lived near a tavern or inn where drinking vessels were used.
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The surname Grail is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Grail 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 Grail is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Grail in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Grail using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.