Groff

Groff Meaning & Origin

About Groff
The surname Groff is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "grof" or "grove," 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 local ruler. Over time, the surname Groff may have been adopted by individuals who were associated with or worked for someone of noble or high social status. Today, it is a relatively uncommon surname found primarily among individuals of German or Swiss-German descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Groff: 9,889
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,599
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.35

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Groff in Braille

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

The name Groff in braille

How to sign the name Groff using Sign Language

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

The name Groff in sign language

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