Grier

Grier Meaning & Origin

About Grier
The surname Grier is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "gruagach," meaning "long-haired" or "long locks." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with long or curly hair. Over time, the name Grier became a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Grier can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in Scotland and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Grier: 13,868
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 2,600
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.7

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G606
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R AY1 ER0
🌐 IPA
/grir/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KR', 'KRR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G660

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Grier in Braille

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

The name Grier in braille

How to sign the name Grier using Sign Language

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

The name Grier in sign language

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