Gag

Gag Meaning & Origin

About Gag
The surname Gag is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gag," meaning a narrow passage or a strait. It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near or in a narrow passage or a narrow piece of land. Over time, the surname Gag may have also been used as a nickname for someone who was perceived as being narrow-minded or strict in their views.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gag: 142
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 121,590
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KK
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AE1 G
🌐 IPA
/gĂŚg/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gag in Braille

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

The name Gag in braille

How to sign the name Gag using Sign Language

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

The name Gag in sign language

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