Grof

Grof Meaning & Origin

About Grof
The surname Grof is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "grof," meaning "count" or "earl." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a title for someone who held a high-ranking position in medieval society, such as a nobleman or a ruler. Over time, the surname Grof may have been adopted by individuals who were associated with or served noble families, or it could have been given as an honorary title to those who displayed qualities of leadership or authority.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Grof: 238
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 79,846
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRF
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G601
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R AO1 F
🌐 IPA
/grof*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Grof in Braille

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

The name Grof in braille

How to sign the name Grof using Sign Language

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

The name Grof in sign language

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