Gaerlan

Gaerlan Meaning & Origin

About Gaerlan
The surname Gaerlan is of Filipino origin and is derived from the Tagalog word "gaerlan" which means "to encircle" or "to surround." It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally given to someone who lived near or owned land that was surrounded by something, such as a fence, wall, or natural boundary. The surname Gaerlan signifies a connection to a specific geographical location or property and reflects the historical and cultural heritage of the Philippines.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gaerlan: 418
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 50,106
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRLN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G06405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G EH1 R AH0 L N
🌐 IPA
/gaerlan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G645

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gaerlan in Braille

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

The name Gaerlan in braille

How to sign the name Gaerlan using Sign Language

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

The name Gaerlan in sign language

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