About Gama
The surname Gama is of Portuguese origin and is derived from the word "gama," meaning "fathom" or "depth." It is most commonly associated with the famous Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, who was the first European to reach India by sea. The surname Gama is often used to denote a person's ancestral connection to Vasco da Gama or to signify their association with maritime exploration and navigation.
The surname Gama is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gama 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 Gama is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gama in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gama using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.