Groess

Groess Meaning & Origin

About Groess
The surname Groess is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "groz," meaning "large" or "great." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was physically large or had a prominent stature. The name may have also been given to someone who possessed great strength or had a powerful presence. Over time, the surname Groess has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Groess: 102
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 158,432
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRS
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R OW1 S
🌐 IPA
/groess*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Groess in Braille

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

The name Groess in braille

How to sign the name Groess using Sign Language

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

The name Groess in sign language

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