Grein

Grein Meaning & Origin

About Grein
The surname Grein is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "grein," meaning "branch" or "twig." It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a branch or twig, or as a nickname for someone who was thin or had a slender build. The surname Grein is relatively rare and can be found mainly in Germany and Austria.

🌍 Origin
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Grein: 762
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 30,600
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.26

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KRN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
GA
πŸ”Š Soundex
G605
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R EY1 N
🌐 IPA
/greΙͺn/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Grein in Braille

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

The name Grein in braille

How to sign the name Grein using Sign Language

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

The name Grein in sign language

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