Gravil

Gravil Meaning & Origin

About Gravil
The surname Gravil is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "gravelle," meaning "gravel." It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a gravelly area or worked with gravel. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone with a rough or gravelly voice. Over time, the spelling variations of the surname have evolved, including Gravell, Graville, and Gravelle.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gravil: 123
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 136,449
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRFL
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G60104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R AE1 V AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/gravil*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRFL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G614

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gravil in Braille

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

The name Gravil in braille

How to sign the name Gravil using Sign Language

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

The name Gravil in sign language

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