Griffel

Griffel Meaning & Origin

About Griffel
The surname Griffel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "grifel," meaning "stylus" or "writing implement." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or used writing tools such as styluses or pens. Over time, the surname Griffel may have also been adopted by individuals who were known for their skill in writing or calligraphy.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Griffel: 318
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 62903
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRFL
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G60104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R IH1 F AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/griffel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRFL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G614

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Griffel in Braille

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

The name Griffel in braille

How to sign the name Griffel using Sign Language

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

The name Griffel in sign language

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