About Grebe
The surname Grebe is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "grebe," meaning "grebe" or "diver." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a diver or a fisherman specializing in catching diving birds such as grebes. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who had characteristics associated with the bird, such as being a good swimmer or having a diving-like motion. Overall, the surname Grebe is rooted in a profession or a descriptive term related to diving birds.
The surname Grebe is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Grebe 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 Grebe is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Grebe in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Grebe using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.