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Last Name Graben

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origin of the last name Graben

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The meaning and origin of the last name Graben

The name Graben comes from the word "graben" meaning "fox" or "channel". This surname may have originated from a person who lived near a ditch or channel, or who was involved in the construction or maintenance of such structures. It is possible that the name Graben was assigned to those who lived in an area with a particular drainage system or who were part of a profession related to hydraulic engineering. The German origin of this surname suggests that the first people to have brought it were probably of German descent and that the surname spread in other parts of Europe over the centuries.

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