About Gratch
The surname Gratch is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "gratsh," meaning "groan" or "moan." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was prone to complaining or expressing dissatisfaction. The name may have been given to individuals who were vocal about their grievances or had a habit of groaning. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and descendants of those individuals continue to bear the surname Gratch today.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gratch based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Gratch in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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