About Gruss
The surname Gruss is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gruoz" or "gruozze," meaning "greeting" or "salutation." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was friendly or sociable, or possibly as an occupational name for a messenger or someone who delivered greetings. The name Gruss has variations in spelling, such as Gruß or Grusz, and can be found predominantly in Germany and Austria.
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The surname Gruss is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gruss based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Gruss in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gruss using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.