Graper

Graper Meaning & Origin

About Graper
The surname Graper is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "grap," meaning "hook" or "claw." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a blacksmith or a metalworker, specifically one who made hooks or claws. Over time, the surname Graper became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Graper: 510
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 42,511
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KRPR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
GA
πŸ”Š Soundex
G60106
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R EY1 P ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgreΙͺpΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KRPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G616

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Graper in Braille

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

The name Graper in braille

How to sign the name Graper using Sign Language

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

The name Graper in sign language

Numerology