GRAF
Graf
Graf is a British surname derived from the German word for Count or Earl. This surname has been recorded in Britain with various spellings, including Graff and Graffe. The origins of the Graf surname can be traced back to medieval times when it was often used to denote a noble title.
The Graf surname has been found in historical records mainly in the south of England, particularly in regions such as London, Sussex, and Kent. Over the centuries, individuals bearing the surname Graf have been associated with various occupations and professions, including landowners, merchants, and artisans.
Notable individuals with the surname Graf have made significant contributions in various fields, including academia, the arts, and business. The Graf name has endured through generations, reflecting the rich history and diversity of British surnames.
In contemporary times, the Graf surname continues to be present in British society, with families across the country proudly carrying on this longstanding tradition.
Typical given names associated with the Graf surname
Male
- Alexander
- Andreas
- Andrew
- Brett
- Charles
- Christian
- Christopher
- Daniel
- Dominic
- Gerard
- Karl
- Mark
- Markus
- Paul
- Ulrich
Female
- Anne
- Brigitte
- Chloe
- Elena
- Ewa
- Joanna
- Karen
- Katharina
- Kathleen
- Mary
- Michaela
- Nicola
- Samantha
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
- Grafe
- Graef
- Graaf
- Graeff
- Graefe
- Gra
- Grab
- Grae
- Graaff
- Graff
- Graffe
- Graffeo
- Graffy
- Graft
- Graiff
- Graph
- Grav
- Grava
- Grave
- Greave
- Greef
- Greeff
- Gref
- Grefe
- Greff
- Greif
- Greiff
- Grev
- Grief
- Grieff
- Grafen
- Grap
- Gras
- Grauf
- Graves
- Gravy
- Gray
- Graz
- Grea
- Greaves
- Greavs
- Greavu
- Greavy
- Greev
- Greiv
- Greve
- Grieef
- Corfe
- Grieve
- Grove
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
How to communicate the surname Graf in...
Braille
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Morse
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Semaphore
There are approximately 207 people named Graf in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Graf.
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Germany
Language of origin: German
Famous people named Graf
- Steffi Graf - German tennis player
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.