Gravius

Gravius Meaning & Origin

About Gravius
The surname Gravius is of Latin origin and is derived from the Latin word "gravis," meaning "heavy" or "serious." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was perceived as being serious or having a solemn demeanor. The surname Gravius may have been given to individuals who were known for their weighty opinions, responsible nature, or authoritative presence. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gravius: 132
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 129,047
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRFS
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G60102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R EY1 V IY0 AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/gravius*/
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('KRFS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G612

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gravius in Braille

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

The name Gravius in braille

How to sign the name Gravius using Sign Language

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

The name Gravius in sign language

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