Grimble

Grimble Meaning & Origin

About Grimble
The surname Grimble is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "grima" meaning "mask" or "helmet." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who wore a distinctive mask or helmet, possibly indicating a warrior or someone involved in theatrical performances. The name Grimble may also have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a place associated with masks or helmets. Overall, the surname Grimble suggests a connection to a person's appearance or occupation in medieval England.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Grimble: 247
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 77,522
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Grimble 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
KRMPL
🗽 NYSIIS
GANA
🔊 Soundex
G605140
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R IH1 M B AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/grimble*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRMPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G651

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Grimble in Braille

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

The name Grimble in braille

How to sign the name Grimble using Sign Language

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

The name Grimble in sign language

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