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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The surname Gamon is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Gamon in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.