Allen Grau

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Allen Grau — little rock
261K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Allen Grau is a name that combines Celtic origins. The first name Allen is a masculine given name of Celtic origin. From a Celtic personal name, possibly meaning "little rock" or "harmony." Common in Ireland and Scotland. The surname Grau: Agustí Grau (1893–1964), Spanish (Catalan) composer Albin Grau (1884–1971), German artist, architect and occultist Alexander Grau (born 1973), German racing driver Benjamin Grau (born 1945), Spanish (Catalan) former motorcycle racer Dieter Grau (1913–2014), German rocket scientist Doris Grau (1924–1995), American actress, script supervisor and voice actress Emili Prats Grau (born 1946) Andorran politician Emilio Grau Sala (1911–1975), Spanish (Catalan) artist Enrique Grau (1920–2004), Colombian artist Eulàlia Grau (born 1946), Spanish (Catalan) artist Francisco Grau (1947–2019), Spanish musici. Allen is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 261K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Allen reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Allen

Meaning: little rock

Celtic

From a Celtic personal name, possibly meaning "little rock" or "harmony." Common in Ireland and Scotland.

Surname: Grau

Spanish

Agustí Grau (1893–1964), Spanish (Catalan) composer Albin Grau (1884–1971), German artist, architect and occultist Alexander Grau (born 1973), German racing driver Benjamin Grau (born 1945), Spanish (Catalan) former motorcycle racer Dieter Grau (1913–2014), German rocket scientist Doris Grau (1924–1995), American actress, script supervisor and voice actress Emili Prats Grau (born 1946) Andorran politician Emilio Grau Sala (1911–1975), Spanish (Catalan) artist Enrique Grau (1920–2004), Colombian artist Eulàlia Grau (born 1946), Spanish (Catalan) artist Francisco Grau (1947–2019), Spanish musici.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Allen is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 44%
United Kingdom 28%
Australia 10%
Ireland 8%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Allen by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Allen Grau

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Allen Grau:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Allen?
The first name Allen originates from Celtic. From a Celtic personal name, possibly meaning "little rock" or "harmony." Common in Ireland and Scotland.
When was Allen most popular?
The name Allen reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Grau?
The surname Grau originates from Spanish. Agustí Grau (1893–1964), Spanish (Catalan) composer Albin Grau (1884–1971), German artist, architect and occultist Alexander Grau (born 1973), German racing driver Benjamin Grau (born 1945), Spanish (Catalan) former motorcycle racer Dieter Grau (1913–2014), German rocket scientist Doris Grau (1924–1995), American actress, script supervisor and voice actress Emili Prats Grau (born 1946) Andorran politician Emilio Grau Sala (1911–1975), Spanish (Catalan) artist Enrique Grau (1920–2004), Colombian artist Eulàlia Grau (born 1946), Spanish (Catalan) artist Francisco Grau (1947–2019), Spanish musici.
What are the origins of the name Allen Grau?
The name Allen Grau combines two different traditions: the first name Allen has Celtic roots, while the surname Grau originates from Spanish.
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