Gadd

Gadd Meaning & Origin

About Gadd
The surname Gadd is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Gad," which itself is derived from the Hebrew name "Gad," meaning "fortune" or "luck." The name Gadd was likely used as a nickname for someone who was considered fortunate or lucky, or it could have been a name given to a child born under lucky circumstances. Over time, the surname Gadd became established and passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gadd: 2,793
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,308
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.95

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gadd 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 Gadd is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KT
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AE1 D
🌐 IPA
/gĂŚd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gadd in Braille

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

The name Gadd in braille

How to sign the name Gadd using Sign Language

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

The name Gadd in sign language

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