About Griep
The surname Griep is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "griep" or "gripe," meaning "grip" or "grasp." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a strong or firm grip, or possibly as an occupational name for a blacksmith or a person who worked with tools requiring a strong grip. The surname Griep is relatively rare and is primarily found in Germany and the Netherlands.
The surname Griep is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Griep 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 Griep is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Griep in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Griep using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.