Grosvenor

Grosvenor Meaning & Origin

About Grosvenor
The surname Grosvenor is of English origin and is derived from the Old French words "gros" meaning "large" and "veneur" meaning "hunter." It was originally a nickname given to someone who was a skilled or prominent hunter. Over time, it evolved into a hereditary surname and is most commonly associated with the aristocratic Grosvenor family, who are the Dukes of Westminster and one of the wealthiest families in the United Kingdom.

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πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Grosvenor: 1,371
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 19,654
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.46

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Grosvenor based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KRSFNR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
GA
πŸ”Š Soundex
G60210506
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R OW1 V N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgroʊvnΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KRSFNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G621

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Grosvenor in Braille

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

The name Grosvenor in braille

How to sign the name Grosvenor using Sign Language

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

The name Grosvenor in sign language

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