Gaenzle

Gaenzle Meaning & Origin

About Gaenzle
The surname Gaenzle is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ganzel," meaning "gander" or "male goose." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who either raised or sold geese. The name may have also been given to someone who displayed characteristics associated with geese, such as being talkative or having a distinctive walk. Over time, the surname Gaenzle has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gaenzle: 122
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 137,327
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gaenzle 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
KNSL
🗽 NYSIIS
GASA
🔊 Soundex
G05240
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G EY1 N Z AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/gaenzle*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gaenzle in Braille

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

The name Gaenzle in braille

How to sign the name Gaenzle using Sign Language

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

The name Gaenzle in sign language

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