Grube

Grube Meaning & Origin

About Grube
The surname Grube is of German origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Middle High German word "gruobe," meaning "pit" or "ditch," and could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a pit or a hollow. Alternatively, it could have been an occupational name for someone who worked in a mine or quarry. Another possibility is that it originated as a nickname for a person who was deep-voiced or had a deep personality. The exact meaning of the surname may vary depending on the specific region and context.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Grube: 4,584
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,270
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.55

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRP
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G6010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R UW1 B
🌐 IPA
/grub/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Grube in Braille

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

The name Grube in braille

How to sign the name Grube using Sign Language

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

The name Grube in sign language

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