Gaer

Gaer Meaning & Origin

About Gaer
The surname Gaer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gÃĒr," meaning "spear." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was skilled in using a spear or who worked as a spear-maker. The name Gaer may have been given to individuals who displayed qualities associated with the spear, such as strength, agility, or bravery. Over time, the surname Gaer has evolved and spread to different regions, often with variations in spelling.

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📏 Surname Length
đŸ’Ŧ Number of Syllables
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gaer: 202
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 91,221
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KR
đŸ—Ŋ NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G060
đŸŽĩ Syllabic Pronunciation
G EH1 R
🌐 IPA
/gaer*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KR', '')
đŸˆ¯ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gaer in Braille

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

The name Gaer in braille

How to sign the name Gaer using Sign Language

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

The name Gaer in sign language

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