Gaddis

Gaddis Meaning & Origin

About Gaddis
The surname Gaddis is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Ghobhainn," meaning "son of the smith." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals whose ancestors were blacksmiths or metalworkers. The name Gaddis signifies a family's connection to this skilled trade and their heritage as descendants of blacksmiths.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gaddis: 9,142
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3877
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.1

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

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTS
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0302
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AE1 D IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈgædɪs/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gaddis in Braille

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

The name Gaddis in braille

How to sign the name Gaddis using Sign Language

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

The name Gaddis in sign language

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