Gripp

Gripp Meaning & Origin

About Gripp
The surname Gripp is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "grippe," meaning "vulture." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had vulture-like characteristics or behavior, such as having a sharp nose or being keen-eyed. The surname Gripp may have also been given to someone who worked as a bird catcher or had some association with vultures.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gripp: 746
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 31,107
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRP
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G601
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R IH1 P
🌐 IPA
/grɪp/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gripp in Braille

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

The name Gripp in braille

How to sign the name Gripp using Sign Language

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

The name Gripp in sign language

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