Groy

Groy Meaning & Origin

About Groy
The surname Groy is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "groie," meaning "large" or "tall." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was physically imposing or tall in stature. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Groy can be found in various parts of Germany.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Groy: 137
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 125,282
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G600
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R OY1
🌐 IPA
/groy*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Groy in Braille

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

The name Groy in braille

How to sign the name Groy using Sign Language

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

The name Groy in sign language

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