Griebel

Griebel Meaning & Origin

About Griebel
The surname Griebel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gribele," meaning "little hook" or "claw." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a blacksmith or a metalworker, specifically one who made hooks or claws. Over time, the surname Griebel has become a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Griebel: 1,371
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 19,654
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.46

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KRPL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
GA
πŸ”Š Soundex
G60104
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R IY1 B AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈgribΙ™l/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KRPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G614

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Griebel in Braille

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

The name Griebel in braille

How to sign the name Griebel using Sign Language

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

The name Griebel in sign language

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