Greathouse

Greathouse Meaning & Origin

About Greathouse
The surname Greathouse is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "greathus," meaning "great house" or "large dwelling." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near or worked at a large house or manor. Over time, the surname Greathouse has been passed down through generations, often indicating a family's association with a notable residence or estate.

🌍 Origin
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Greathouse: 8,217
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,324
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.79

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KR0S
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
GA
πŸ”Š Soundex
G603020
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R EY1 T HH AW2 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈgreΙͺˌthaʊs/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KR0S', 'KRTS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G632

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Greathouse in Braille

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

The name Greathouse in braille

How to sign the name Greathouse using Sign Language

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

The name Greathouse in sign language

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