Grignon

Grignon Meaning & Origin

About Grignon
The surname Grignon is of French origin and is derived from the word "grignon," which means "kernel" or "stone" in French. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or lived near a mill or a place where kernels or stones were processed. The surname Grignon may also have been used to describe someone with a strong or stubborn personality, likening them to the hard and unyielding nature of a kernel or stone.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Grignon: 683
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 33,410
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.23

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRNN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G602505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R IH1 G N AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈgrɪgnən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRNN', 'KRKNN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G625

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Grignon in Braille

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

The name Grignon in braille

How to sign the name Grignon using Sign Language

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

The name Grignon in sign language

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