Graus

Graus Meaning & Origin

About Graus
The surname Graus is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "graus," 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 in a place with the word "graus" in its name. Over time, the surname Graus has spread to various regions and countries, and its meaning may have slightly evolved or been influenced by local languages and cultures.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Graus: 287
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 68547
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRS
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R AW1 S
🌐 IPA
/graus*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Graus in Braille

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

The name Graus in braille

How to sign the name Graus using Sign Language

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

The name Graus in sign language

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