Grau

Grau Meaning & Origin

About Grau
The surname Grau is of German origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Middle High German word "grau," meaning "gray," and was likely used as a nickname for someone with gray hair or a gray complexion. Additionally, Grau can also be a variant of the surname Groh, which means "big" or "tall" in German. Therefore, the surname Grau can be associated with characteristics such as gray hair or complexion, or with someone who is tall or big in stature.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Grau: 5,365
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6353
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.82

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
GA
πŸ”Š Soundex
G600
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R AW1
🌐 IPA
/graʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Grau in Braille

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

The name Grau in braille

How to sign the name Grau using Sign Language

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

The name Grau in sign language

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