Gabbard

Gabbard Meaning & Origin

About Gabbard
The surname Gabbard is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "gabbe," meaning "to mock" or "to deceive." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their tendency to deceive or play tricks on others. Over time, this nickname evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations.

🌍 Origin
📏 Surname Length
💬 Number of Syllables
🔠 Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Gabbard is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Gabbard: 6,205
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5604
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.1

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gabbard based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Gabbard is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KPRT
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G01063
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AH0 B AA1 R D
🌐 IPA
/gəˈbɑrd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KPRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G163

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gabbard in Braille

Here's how to represent Gabbard in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Gabbard in braille

How to sign the name Gabbard using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Gabbard using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Gabbard in sign language

Numerology