Grub

Grub Meaning & Origin

About Grub
The surname Grub is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "grube," meaning "pit" or "ditch." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a pit or a hollow. Over time, the surname Grub may have also been used as a nickname for someone who had a physical characteristic resembling a pit or a hollow.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Grub: 195
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 93921
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

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KRP
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G601
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R AH1 B
🌐 IPA
/grəb/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Grub in Braille

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

The name Grub in braille

How to sign the name Grub using Sign Language

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

The name Grub in sign language

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