Hargrave

Hargrave Meaning & Origin

About Hargrave
The surname Hargrave is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "hearg" meaning "temple" or "shrine," and "graf" meaning "grove." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name hailed from a place named Hargrave. The name likely referred to someone who lived near or worked at a temple or shrine in a grove. Over time, the surname Hargrave has spread and is now found in various English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hargrave: 7,037
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,989
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.39

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
HRKRF
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
HA
πŸ”Š Soundex
H0626010
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AA1 R G R EY2 V
🌐 IPA
/ˈhΙ‘rˌgreΙͺv/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('HRKRF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H626

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hargrave in Braille

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

The name Hargrave in braille

How to sign the name Hargrave using Sign Language

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

The name Hargrave in sign language

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