Groll

Groll Meaning & Origin

About Groll
The surname Groll is of German origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation suggests that it is derived from the Middle High German word "grolle," meaning "grumble" or "growl," and may have been a nickname for someone with a grumpy or irritable disposition. Another possibility is that it originated as a variant of the surname "Grolle," which is derived from the Old High German word "grolla," meaning "gravel" or "pebble," and may have been a topographic name for someone living near a gravelly area. Ultimately, the exact meaning of the surname Groll may vary depending on the specific family history and regional variations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Groll: 1,200
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21,700
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.41

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KRL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
GA
πŸ”Š Soundex
G604
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R OW1 L
🌐 IPA
/groʊl/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Groll in Braille

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

The name Groll in braille

How to sign the name Groll using Sign Language

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

The name Groll in sign language

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