Gambs

Gambs Meaning & Origin

About Gambs
The surname Gambs is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gamp" or "gampf," meaning "boastful" or "proud." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was considered arrogant or self-assured. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Gambs can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gambs: 174
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 103,181
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KMPS
🗽 NYSIIS
GAN
🔊 Soundex
G0512
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AE1 M Z
🌐 IPA
/gambs*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KMPS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G512

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gambs in Braille

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

The name Gambs in braille

How to sign the name Gambs using Sign Language

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

The name Gambs in sign language

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