About Grebel
The surname Grebel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "grebele," meaning "crane." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who resembled or imitated the characteristics of a crane, such as having long legs or a graceful demeanor. The surname Grebel may have been initially bestowed upon a crane-like individual or later adopted by their descendants as a hereditary surname.
Explore your ancestry and health insights with exclusive savings.
Save 15%-60% this holiday season
The surname Grebel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Grebel 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 Grebel is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Grebel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Grebel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.