Grafton Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Grafton

"Any of various towns across the English-speaking world: A number of places in England: A village and civil parish in Herefordshire . A village in Marton cum Grafton parish, Harrogate district, North Yorkshire . A hamlet in Grafton and Radcot parish, Oxfordshire . A hamlet in Pimhill parish, Shropshire . A civil parish in eastern Wiltshire, which includes the settlements of East Grafton and West G"

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 1916 👥 1,071 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

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Meaning
Any of various towns across the English-speaking world: A number of places in England: A village and civil parish in Herefordshire . A village in Marton cum Grafton parish, Harrogate district, North Yorkshire . A hamlet in Grafton and Radcot parish, Oxfordshire . A hamlet in Pimhill parish, Shropshire . A civil parish in eastern Wiltshire, which includes the settlements of East Grafton and West G
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
1,071
Life Path
Number 9

📖 What Does Grafton Mean?

Grafton is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include:

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Grafton is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include:

Root Element
Grafton
Core Meaning
"Any of various towns across the English-speaking world: A number of places in England: A village and civil parish in Herefordshire . A village in Marton cum Grafton parish, Harrogate district, North Yorkshire . A hamlet in Grafton and Radcot parish, Oxfordshire . A hamlet in Pimhill parish, Shropshire . A civil parish in eastern Wiltshire, which includes the settlements of East Grafton and West G"
Language

🔢 Numerology of Grafton

G 7
R 9
A 1
F 6
T 2
O 6
N 5
SUM 9
9
Life Path
Compassion & Idealism
7
Soul Urge
Wisdom & Introspection
11
Personality
Intuition & Insight

Life Path 9 — Compassion & Idealism: Humanitarian, selfless, and globally-minded.

📊 Grafton in Numbers

1,071 US bearers
1916 Peak year
Predominantly Male Predominant gender
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Grafton" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Any of various towns across the English-speaking world: A number of places in England: A village and civil parish in Herefordshire . A village in Marton cum Grafton parish, Harrogate district, North Yorkshire . A hamlet in Grafton and Radcot parish, Oxfordshire . A hamlet in Pimhill parish, Shropshire . A civil parish in eastern Wiltshire, which includes the settlements of East Grafton and West G".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.

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Today (2026)

~1,071 people named Grafton in the US. Peaked in 1916 with 25 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Grafton?

The Life Path number for Grafton is 9, associated with Compassion & Idealism. Soul Urge: 7. Personality: 11.

Is Grafton a boy or girl name?

Grafton is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.

How many people are named Grafton in the US?

Approximately 1,071 people in the United States are named Grafton. The name peaked in 1916 with 25 recorded uses.

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