Gambles

Gambles Meaning & Origin

About Gambles
The surname Gambles is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "gamel," meaning "game" or "play." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who enjoyed playing games or engaging in playful activities. Over time, the surname Gambles became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, often indicating a family's association with games or a playful nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gambles: 338
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 59,742
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KMPLS
🗽 NYSIIS
GANA
🔊 Soundex
G051402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AE1 M B AH0 L Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈgæmbəlz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KMPLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G514

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gambles in Braille

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

The name Gambles in braille

How to sign the name Gambles using Sign Language

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

The name Gambles in sign language

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