Grimaud

Grimaud Meaning & Origin

About Grimaud
The surname Grimaud is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "grimaud," meaning "sullen" or "gloomy." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone with a melancholic or moody disposition. Over time, the name Grimaud became a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Grimaud can be found worldwide, particularly in France and other French-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Grimaud: 308
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 64559
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Grimaud based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRMT
🗽 NYSIIS
GANA
🔊 Soundex
G60503
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R AY1 M AA2 D
🌐 IPA
/grimaud*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRMT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G653

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Grimaud in Braille

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

The name Grimaud in braille

How to sign the name Grimaud using Sign Language

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

The name Grimaud in sign language

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