Greep

Greep Meaning & Origin

About Greep
The surname Greep is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "gripe," meaning "to seize or grasp." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a strong grip or a forceful personality. The surname Greep may have been given to individuals who possessed physical strength or had a firm and determined character. Over time, this nickname likely became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Greep: 154
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 113,791
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRP
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G601
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R IY1 P
🌐 IPA
/greep*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Greep in Braille

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

The name Greep in braille

How to sign the name Greep using Sign Language

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

The name Greep in sign language

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