Greever

Greever Meaning & Origin

About Greever
The surname Greever is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "greofa," meaning "griffin" or "gryphon." The griffin is a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. The surname Greever likely originated as a nickname for someone who had characteristics associated with the griffin, such as bravery, strength, or nobility. Over time, the name Greever became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Greever: 508
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 42,640
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KRFR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
GA
πŸ”Š Soundex
G60106
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R IY1 V ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgrivΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KRFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G616

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Greever in Braille

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

The name Greever in braille

How to sign the name Greever using Sign Language

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

The name Greever in sign language

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