Grouse

Grouse Meaning & Origin

About Grouse
The surname Grouse is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "grouse," which referred to a type of bird. It is believed that the surname was originally a nickname given to someone who resembled or had characteristics similar to a grouse, such as being quick-tempered or easily irritated. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Grouse: 145
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 119,508
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KRS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
GA
πŸ”Š Soundex
G6020
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R AW1 S
🌐 IPA
/graʊs/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Grouse in Braille

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

The name Grouse in braille

How to sign the name Grouse using Sign Language

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

The name Grouse in sign language

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