About Grethen
The surname Grethen is of German origin and is derived from the given name Gregor, which itself is derived from the Greek name Gregorios, meaning "watchful" or "vigilant." The surname Grethen, therefore, is likely to have originated as a patronymic surname, indicating that the bearer was the son of someone named Gregor. Over time, the surname may have undergone variations in spelling and pronunciation.
The surname Grethen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Grethen based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Grethen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Grethen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.