Gratton
Gratton Meaning & Origin
About Gratton
The surname Gratton is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "gratun," meaning "gravel." It is a locational surname, typically given to someone who lived near a gravelly area or a place with gravelly soil. The name may also have been used to describe someone who worked with or sold gravel. Over time, variations of the surname have emerged, such as Grattoni or Grattan, but they all share the common association with gravel.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Gratton is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Gratton: 2,231
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 13588
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.76
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gratton based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Gratton in Braille
Here's how to represent Gratton in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Gratton using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Gratton using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
