Gamache

Gamache Meaning & Origin

About Gamache
The surname Gamache is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "gamache," meaning "leg." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a distinctive or strong leg, or possibly a metonymic occupational name for a shoemaker or someone who made leg coverings. The surname Gamache is relatively rare and is primarily found in French-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gamache: 4,082
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,126
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.38

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KMX
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
GANA
πŸ”Š Soundex
G05020
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AA1 M EY0 K
🌐 IPA
/ˈgΙ‘meΙͺk/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KMX', 'KMK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gamache in Braille

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

The name Gamache in braille

How to sign the name Gamache using Sign Language

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

The name Gamache in sign language

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