Graver

Graver Meaning & Origin

About Graver
The surname Graver is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "grāve," meaning "grave" or "trench." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked as a grave digger or was involved in the construction of graves. Over time, the surname Graver may have also been adopted by individuals living near a grave or trench.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Graver: 2,460
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,584
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.83

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRFR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G60106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R EY1 V ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgreɪvər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G616

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Graver in Braille

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

The name Graver in braille

How to sign the name Graver using Sign Language

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

The name Graver in sign language

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