Gamon

Gamon Meaning & Origin

About Gamon
The surname Gamon is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Gamelin," which itself is a diminutive form of the name "Gamal." The name Gamal is of Old Norse and Old English origins, meaning "old" or "aged." Therefore, the surname Gamon is likely to have originally been a nickname for someone who appeared older or more mature than their actual age. Over time, the surname Gamon has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gamon: 778
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 30,139
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.26

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KMN
🗽 NYSIIS
GANA
🔊 Soundex
G0505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AE1 M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/gamon*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G550

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gamon in Braille

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

The name Gamon in braille

How to sign the name Gamon using Sign Language

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

The name Gamon in sign language

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