TheNameDBGraeffe
OccupationalMeaning
Derived from the German word 'Graf' meaning 'count' or 'earl,' with a variant spelling indicating similar noble or administrative connections.
Etymology
The surname originates from the German 'Graf' with the variant spelling 'Graeffe.' This reflects regional spelling variations in medieval German surnames related to nobility.
About the Graeffe Surname
A German surname derived from the word for 'count' or 'earl,' with a variant spelling. The name remains relatively uncommon and localized to German-speaking areas.
Distribution
Found primarily in Germany and German-speaking regions.
Notable Bearers
Unknown