Graf

A historical German noble title equal in rank to a count (derived from the Latin Comes) or a British earl (an Anglo-Saxon title akin to the Viking title Jarl).

Since August 1919, in Germany, Graf and all other titles are considered a part of the name. The comital title Graf has of course also been used by German-speakers (as official or vernacular language), also in Austria and other Habsburg crown lands (mainly Slavic and Hungary), in Liechtenstein and much of Switzerland.

Tom is related to a German Graf.

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