Grindstaff

Grindstaff Meaning & Origin

About Grindstaff
The surname Grindstaff is of English origin and is believed to be a locational surname derived from the Old English words "grind" meaning "to grind" and "staf" meaning "staff" or "stick." It is likely that the name originally referred to someone who lived near a grinding mill or worked as a miller. Over time, the surname Grindstaff has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Grindstaff: 3,754
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,736
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.27

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KRNTSTF
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
GA
πŸ”Š Soundex
G60532301
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R AY1 N D S T AE2 F
🌐 IPA
/ˈgraΙͺndˌstΓ¦f/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KRNTSTF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G653

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Grindstaff in Braille

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

The name Grindstaff in braille

How to sign the name Grindstaff using Sign Language

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

The name Grindstaff in sign language

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