Grinder

Grinder Meaning & Origin

About Grinder
The surname Grinder is of English origin and is derived from the occupational name for a grinder or polisher of metal objects. It is derived from the Middle English word "grindere," which means "one who grinds." The name Grinder was likely given to individuals who worked as blacksmiths, cutlers, or toolmakers, involved in the process of grinding and polishing metal tools or weapons. Over time, this occupational name became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Grinder: 1,402
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 19,306
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.48

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KRNTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
GA
πŸ”Š Soundex
G605306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R AY1 N D ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgraΙͺndΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KRNTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G653

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Grinder in Braille

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

The name Grinder in braille

How to sign the name Grinder using Sign Language

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

The name Grinder in sign language

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