Gagnier

Gagnier Meaning & Origin

About Gagnier
The surname Gagnier is of French origin and is derived from the word "gagner," meaning "to win" or "to earn." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who was involved in gambling or games of chance. Over time, the name may have also been given to individuals who were successful or fortunate in their endeavors.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gagnier: 1,180
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21,986
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.4

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G02506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AE1 G N IY0 ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgægniər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KN', 'KKNR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G256

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gagnier in Braille

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

The name Gagnier in braille

How to sign the name Gagnier using Sign Language

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

The name Gagnier in sign language

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