Submitted Surname Revision History

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12/3/2014, 10:05 PM Frollein Gladys
5/10/2014, 5:46 PM LMS

Name Grawert
Type Surname (from nickname & from occupation)
Usage Low German, German (East Prussian)
Other Forms FormsGravert, Grawe, Grawart, Graw, Grauwert
Edit Status Statusnot set

Meaning & History

As a Low German name, Grawert is derived from Middle High German grā and Old High German grāo "gray" (originally "shimmery, gleaming"). As a surname, it was a nickname given to someone with gray hair.

As an East Prussian German name, it is derived from Old Prussian kragis / kragas / krags "jug; jar; mug" and denoted someone who made those products.
Added 5/10/2014 by LMS