TheNameDBGraeff
OccupationalMeaning
Derived from the German word 'Graf' meaning 'count' or 'earl,' indicating a connection to nobility or a count's household.
Etymology
The surname originates from the German 'Graf' with a variant spelling. It may indicate an ancestor who worked for or was related to a count, or it could be a nickname based on noble status.
About the Graeff Surname
A German surname derived from the word for 'count' or 'earl.' The name likely indicates a connection to nobility or a count's household in medieval times.
Distribution
Found primarily in Germany and German-speaking regions.
Notable Bearers
Unknown