About Grieff
The surname Grieff is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "grieffe," meaning "grip" or "grasp." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a blacksmith or a metalworker, as the term "grieffe" was used to refer to a type of tongs or pincers used in these trades. Over time, the surname Grieff has evolved and may have variations in spelling, such as Grief or Grieffe.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Grieff based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Grieff in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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