Greenville

Greenville Meaning & Origin

About Greenville
The surname Greenville is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "greneville," meaning "green town." It is a locational surname, typically given to individuals who hailed from a place called Greenville or a similar green town. The name signifies a connection to a settlement or area known for its lush greenery or fertile land.

🌍 Origin
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Greenville: 111
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 148,347
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KRNFL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
GA
πŸ”Š Soundex
G6051040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R IY1 N V IH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈgrinvΙͺl/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KRNFL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G651

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Greenville in Braille

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

The name Greenville in braille

How to sign the name Greenville using Sign Language

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

The name Greenville in sign language

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