Graybeal

Graybeal Meaning & Origin

About Graybeal
The surname Graybeal is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "græg" meaning "gray" and "bealu" meaning "evil" or "misfortune." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone with a gray beard, possibly indicating wisdom or maturity. Over time, the surname Graybeal became hereditary and was passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Graybeal can be found primarily in the United States, particularly in the Appalachian region.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Graybeal: 2,135
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14,084
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.72

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Graybeal based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRPL
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G60104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R EY1 B AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈgreɪbəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G614

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Graybeal in Braille

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

The name Graybeal in braille

How to sign the name Graybeal using Sign Language

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

The name Graybeal in sign language

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