Grubaugh
Grubaugh Meaning & Origin
About Grubaugh
The surname Grubaugh is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "grube," meaning "pit" or "ditch," and the word "aue," meaning "meadow" or "pasture." Therefore, the surname Grubaugh likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a pit or ditch in a meadow or pasture. It could also have been an occupational name for someone who worked in or owned such a place.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Grubaugh is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Grubaugh: 1,195
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 21759
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.41
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Grubaugh 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
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Grubaugh in Braille
Here's how to represent Grubaugh in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Grubaugh using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Grubaugh using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
