Grosse

Grosse Meaning & Origin

About Grosse
The surname Grosse is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gros," meaning "big" or "tall." It is a descriptive surname that was likely given to someone who was physically large or had a commanding presence. The name may have also been used to denote someone who held a position of authority or importance within their community.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Grosse: 2,124
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14,148
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.72

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRS
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G6020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R AA1 S
🌐 IPA
/grɑs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Grosse in Braille

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

The name Grosse in braille

How to sign the name Grosse using Sign Language

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

The name Grosse in sign language

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