Type Surname (from occupation)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. GRAYVZ  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

Occupational name for a steward, derived from Middle English greyve, related to the German title Graf.

Related Names

VariantGrayson
Other Languages & CulturesDe Graaf(Dutch) Graf(German) Grieve(Scottish)
User SubmissionGraves

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Entry updated December 14, 2019