Grob

Grob Meaning & Origin

About Grob
The surname Grob is of German origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation is that it is derived from the Middle High German word "grobe," meaning "coarse" or "rough," and was likely used as a nickname for someone with a rough or coarse nature. Another possibility is that it originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a pit or hollow, as "grob" can also mean "ditch" or "hollow" in some dialects. Additionally, Grob could have been a Jewish surname derived from the Yiddish word "grober," meaning "coarse" or "rude." As with many surnames, the exact meaning and origin can vary depending on the specific family history.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Grob: 1,667
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17,040
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.57

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRP
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G601
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R AA1 B
🌐 IPA
/grɑb/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Grob in Braille

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

The name Grob in braille

How to sign the name Grob using Sign Language

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

The name Grob in sign language

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