Greek
Greek Meaning & Origin
About Greek
The surname Greek is derived from the ethnic name for someone from Greece. It is an occupational surname that originated from the Greek word "Graikos," meaning "Greek." The surname Greek is primarily found among people of Greek descent or those with ancestral ties to Greece. It signifies a connection to Greek culture, heritage, or ancestry.
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Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Greek is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Greek: 1,533
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 18,156
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.52
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Greek 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 Greek is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Greek in Braille
Here's how to represent Greek in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Greek using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Greek using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
