Grehl

Grehl Meaning & Origin

About Grehl
The surname Grehl is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "grele," meaning "crane." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who resembled or imitated the characteristics of a crane, such as being tall, thin, or having a graceful demeanor. The surname Grehl may have been initially used to identify a crane hunter or someone involved in the trade of cranes. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Grehl: 129
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 131,379
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRL
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G604
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R EH1 L
🌐 IPA
/grehl*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Grehl in Braille

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

The name Grehl in braille

How to sign the name Grehl using Sign Language

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

The name Grehl in sign language

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