Grail

Grail Meaning & Origin

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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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Grail: 108
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 151,532
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KRL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
GA
πŸ”Š Soundex
G604
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R EY1 L
🌐 IPA
/greΙͺl/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Grail in Braille

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

The name Grail in braille

How to sign the name Grail using Sign Language

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.

The name Grail in sign language

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