Grane

Grane Meaning & Origin

About Grane
The surname Grane is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "grani," meaning "gray." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with gray hair or a gray complexion. The name may have also been given to individuals who lived near a place with gray soil or gray rocks. Over time, the surname Grane has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Grane: 171
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 104602
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G6050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R EY1 N
🌐 IPA
/grane*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Grane in Braille

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

The name Grane in braille

How to sign the name Grane using Sign Language

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

The name Grane in sign language

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