Grewe

Grewe Meaning & Origin

About Grewe
The surname Grewe is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gruowe," meaning "pit" or "ditch." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near or worked in a pit or ditch. Over time, the surname Grewe may have also been used as a nickname for someone who had a connection to such a location or had a physical characteristic resembling a pit or ditch.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Grewe: 1,372
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 19646
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.47

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

Pronunciation

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KR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G600
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R UW1
🌐 IPA
/gru/
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('KR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Grewe in Braille

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

The name Grewe in braille

How to sign the name Grewe using Sign Language

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

The name Grewe in sign language

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