Gribble

Gribble Meaning & Origin

About Gribble
The surname Gribble is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "gribel" or "gribbe," meaning a small or insignificant person. It is likely that the name was originally a nickname given to someone who was considered unimportant or of low social status. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Gribble can be found primarily in the southwestern region of England.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gribble: 3,819
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,611
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.29

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gribble 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
KRPL
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G60140
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R IH1 B AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈgrɪbəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G614

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gribble in Braille

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

The name Gribble in braille

How to sign the name Gribble using Sign Language

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

The name Gribble in sign language

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