Grivna

Grivna Meaning & Origin

About Grivna
The surname Grivna is of Ukrainian origin and is derived from the word "grivna," which means "necklace" or "collar" in Ukrainian. It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who wore or made necklaces or collars. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Grivna can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in Ukraine and among Ukrainian diaspora communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Grivna: 117
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 142,108
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Grivna 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
KRFN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G60150
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R IH1 V N AH0
🌐 IPA
/grivna*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRFN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G615

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Grivna in Braille

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

The name Grivna in braille

How to sign the name Grivna using Sign Language

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

The name Grivna in sign language

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