About Gahn
The surname Gahn is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gane," meaning "gander" or "male goose." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who either worked with geese or had characteristics associated with them, such as being protective or watchful. Over time, the surname Gahn has evolved and spread to different regions, often with variations in spelling.
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The surname Gahn is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gahn 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 Gahn is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gahn in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gahn using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.