Graw

Graw Meaning & Origin

About Graw
The surname Graw is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "grawe," meaning "count" or "earl." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a title for someone who held a high-ranking position in medieval society, such as a nobleman or a local ruler. Over time, the surname Graw may have been adopted by individuals who were associated with or served these noble families, eventually becoming a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Graw: 456
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 46647
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G600
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R AO1
🌐 IPA
/grɔ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KR', 'KRF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Graw in Braille

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

The name Graw in braille

How to sign the name Graw using Sign Language

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

The name Graw in sign language

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