Grieger

Grieger Meaning & Origin

About Grieger
The surname Grieger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "grīger," meaning "hunter." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked as hunters or had a connection to hunting activities. The name Grieger may also have been used as a nickname for someone who possessed qualities associated with hunting, such as agility or keen senses.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Grieger: 582
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 38103
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRJR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G60206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R IY1 G ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgrigər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRJR', 'KRKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G626

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Grieger in Braille

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

The name Grieger in braille

How to sign the name Grieger using Sign Language

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

The name Grieger in sign language

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