Grille

Grille Meaning & Origin

About Grille
The surname Grille is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "grille," meaning "cricket" or "grasshopper." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a resemblance to a cricket or grasshopper, either in physical appearance or in their behavior. The surname Grille may have been given to individuals who were agile, lively, or had a chirpy nature. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Grille: 114
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 145,220
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRL
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G6040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R IH1 L
🌐 IPA
/grɪl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Grille in Braille

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

The name Grille in braille

How to sign the name Grille using Sign Language

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

The name Grille in sign language

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