Gresch

Gresch Meaning & Origin

About Gresch
The surname Gresch is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gresch," meaning "gray." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with gray hair or a gray complexion. The name may have also been given to individuals who lived near a place with gray soil or a gray-colored feature. Over time, the surname Gresch has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gresch: 205
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 90,113
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRX
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G6020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R EH1 SH
🌐 IPA
/gresch*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRX', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gresch in Braille

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

The name Gresch in braille

How to sign the name Gresch using Sign Language

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

The name Gresch in sign language

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