Groft

Groft Meaning & Origin

About Groft
The surname Groft is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "groft" or "gruoft," meaning "ditch" or "moat." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near or worked on a ditch or moat. Over time, the surname Groft has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Groft: 828
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 28,746
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.28

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRFT
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G6013
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R AA1 F T
🌐 IPA
/grɑft/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRFT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G613

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Groft in Braille

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

The name Groft in braille

How to sign the name Groft using Sign Language

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

The name Groft in sign language

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