Greufe

Greufe Meaning & Origin

About Greufe
The surname Greufe is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gruobe," meaning "pit" or "ditch." It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near or worked in a pit or ditch. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone who had a deep or hollow voice. Over time, variations of the surname Greufe may have emerged, but its meaning remains rooted in its German etymology.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Greufe: 110
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 149,395
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Greufe based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRF
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G6010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R UW1 F
🌐 IPA
/greufe*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Greufe in Braille

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

The name Greufe in braille

How to sign the name Greufe using Sign Language

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

The name Greufe in sign language

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