About Grieb
The surname Grieb is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gribe," meaning "griffin." The griffin is a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. The surname Grieb likely originated as a nickname for someone who displayed characteristics associated with the griffin, such as bravery, strength, or nobility. It may have also been a surname given to someone who worked as a falconer or had a connection to the griffin in some way.
The surname Grieb is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Grieb 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 Grieb is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Grieb in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Grieb using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.