Gamby

Gamby Meaning & Origin

About Gamby
The surname Gamby is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name Gamelin, which itself is a diminutive form of the Germanic name Gamal. The name Gamby is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was small or short in stature. It may also have been used as a personal name for a child, indicating that they were the son of someone named Gamelin. Over time, the name Gamby became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gamby: 353
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 57,639
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KMP
🗽 NYSIIS
GAN
🔊 Soundex
G0510
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AE1 M B IY0
🌐 IPA
/gamby*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KMP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G510

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gamby in Braille

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

The name Gamby in braille

How to sign the name Gamby using Sign Language

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

The name Gamby in sign language

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