About Gagarin
The surname Gagarin is of Russian origin and is derived from the word "gagarit," which means "to croak" or "to make a hoarse sound" in Old Russian. It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone with a deep or hoarse voice. The surname gained prominence due to the famous Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin, who became the first human to travel into space in 1961.
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The surname Gagarin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gagarin based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Gagarin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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