Gruby

Gruby Meaning & Origin

About Gruby
The surname Gruby is of Polish origin and is derived from the Polish word "gruby," meaning "thick" or "fat." It is a descriptive surname that was likely given to individuals who were physically stout or had a robust build. The name may have also been used metaphorically to describe someone with a strong or bold personality.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gruby: 153
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 114,424
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gruby 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

📇 Metaphone
KRP
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G6010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R UW1 B IY0
🌐 IPA
/gruby*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gruby in Braille

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

The name Gruby in braille

How to sign the name Gruby using Sign Language

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

The name Gruby in sign language

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