Greenier

Greenier Meaning & Origin

About Greenier
The surname Greenier is of French origin and is derived from the word "grenier," meaning "granary" or "storehouse." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who worked in or owned a granary. The name may have been given to individuals who were responsible for storing and distributing grain or other agricultural products. Over time, the surname Greenier may have been anglicized or altered in spelling as it spread to different regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Greenier: 349
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 58,182
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G60506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R IY1 N IY0 ER0
🌐 IPA
/greenier*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRN', 'KRNR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G656

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Greenier in Braille

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

The name Greenier in braille

How to sign the name Greenier using Sign Language

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

The name Greenier in sign language

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