Gräbe

Gräbe is a surname of Germanic origin. The umlauted form points to German phonology, and related spellings such as Graebe, Graeb, and Grabe appear in various regions and languages. The exact etymology is not definitively documented; it is commonly treated as toponymic or descriptive, potentially deriving from a place name or a geographical feature.

Geographic distribution of the name Gräbe is primarily in Germany and in areas with historical German diaspora. Notable concentrations are found in Southern Africa (including South Africa and Namibia), reflecting historical migration patterns, with the name also appearing in other countries through subsequent migration.

Notable people: There are individuals with the surname Gräbe who have achieved recognition in fields such as sports, academia, and the arts. As with many surnames, occurrences span multiple countries and professional areas, illustrating the name’s cross-cultural presence.

See also: The name Gräbe is related to variant spellings such as Graebe, Graeb, and Grabe; see related surname entries and disambiguation pages for those forms.