Grett

Grett Meaning & Origin

About Grett
The surname Grett is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "gretan," meaning "to greet" or "to weep." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was prone to crying or expressing emotions openly. Over time, the surname Grett became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname may have had ancestors who were known for their emotional nature or were associated with the act of greeting or weeping.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Grett: 103
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 157,234
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRT
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G603
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R EH1 T
🌐 IPA
/grett*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Grett in Braille

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

The name Grett in braille

How to sign the name Grett using Sign Language

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

The name Grett in sign language

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