About Gripka
The surname Gripka is of Czech origin and is derived from the word "grip" which means "vulture" in Czech. It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who had vulture-like characteristics or behavior, such as a sharp nose or keen eyesight. The surname Gripka is relatively rare and is primarily found in the Czech Republic and among Czech diaspora communities.
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The surname Gripka is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gripka 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 Gripka is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gripka in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gripka using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.