Grizzle

Grizzle Meaning & Origin

About Grizzle
The surname Grizzle is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "grisel," meaning "gray." It was originally a nickname given to someone with gray hair or a gray complexion. The name may have also been used to describe someone with a melancholic or gloomy disposition. Over time, the surname Grizzle has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Grizzle: 4,347
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7638
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.47

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRSL
🗽 NYSIIS
GASA
🔊 Soundex
G60240
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R IH1 Z AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈgrɪzəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G624

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Grizzle in Braille

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

The name Grizzle in braille

How to sign the name Grizzle using Sign Language

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

The name Grizzle in sign language

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