My maiden name is Grabow. I know that my fathers people come from Germany. I have learned that there are several towns in Germany named Grabow. But when I look at meanings of surnames I can only find a simular name, and that is a Polish name. Does that name, or something close to it, have a German meaning?
Does my maiden name have a German meaning?
"Grabow" does not have an actual meaning as a word in German according to the Duden, the one true authority on German language. It is, however, used as a family name.
There is a river in Pomerania (Pommern, an area today devided between Germany and Poland) that is called Grabow in German and Grabowa in Polish. Considering that surnames often derive from places, this is likely the origin of both German and Polish "Grabow"s.
Reply:Grabow doesnt sounds german , not even close , its more like polish , like Krakov , Gabrov ( the slavinish OV - IV endings ) Report Abuse
Reply:I think your ancestors came from Poland ! A lot of german people have polish ancestors !
Reply:Grabow is Eastern German name.
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