Gruber

The surname Gruber has German origins and is derived from the word “grube,” meaning “pit” or “shaft.” It was likely used to describe someone who lived near a mining pit or worked in the mining industry. Today, the name is found worldwide and is associated with various professions and industries. Notable Grubers include Austrian composer Franz Xaver Gruber, who wrote the Christmas carol “Silent Night,” and American mathematician and computer scientist Donald E. Gruber.