Grimmett

Grimmett Meaning & Origin

About Grimmett
The surname Grimmett is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "grima," meaning "mask" or "helmet." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who wore a distinctive mask or helmet, possibly indicating a warrior or someone involved in theatrical performances. Over time, the surname Grimmett became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Grimmett: 3,903
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8464
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.32

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Grimmett 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 IH1 M IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈgrɪmɪt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRMT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G653

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Grimmett in Braille

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

The name Grimmett in braille

How to sign the name Grimmett using Sign Language

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

The name Grimmett in sign language

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