Grohs

Grohs Meaning & Origin

About Grohs
The surname Grohs is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "groz" or "grohs," meaning "big" or "tall." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was physically large or tall. The name may have been given to distinguish individuals within a community or to highlight a prominent physical characteristic. Over time, the surname Grohs has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Grohs: 779
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 30,101
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.26

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KRS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
GA
πŸ”Š Soundex
G602
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R OW1 S
🌐 IPA
/groʊs/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Grohs in Braille

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

The name Grohs in braille

How to sign the name Grohs using Sign Language

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

The name Grohs in sign language

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