Gaj

Gaj Meaning & Origin

About Gaj
The surname Gaj is of Polish origin and is derived from the Polish word "gaj," meaning "grove" or "small forest." It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally given to someone who lived near or owned a grove or wooded area. The name Gaj is relatively common in Poland and is often associated with individuals who have a connection to nature or forestry.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gaj: 375
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 54,864
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KJ
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AA1 JH
🌐 IPA
/gaj*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KJ', 'K')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gaj in Braille

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

The name Gaj in braille

How to sign the name Gaj using Sign Language

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

The name Gaj in sign language

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