Gallander

Gallander Meaning & Origin

About Gallander
The surname Gallander is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gallant," meaning "brave" or "valiant." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was courageous or gallant in their actions or demeanor. Over time, this name may have been adopted as a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gallander: 138
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 124,548
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLNTR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0405306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AE1 L AH0 N D ER0
🌐 IPA
/gallander*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLNTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G453

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gallander in Braille

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

The name Gallander in braille

How to sign the name Gallander using Sign Language

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

The name Gallander in sign language

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