Gamper

Gamper Meaning & Origin

About Gamper
The surname Gamper is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gamp," meaning "lame" or "crippled." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who had a physical disability or walked with a limp. Over time, the surname Gamper may have been adopted by individuals who did not have a physical disability but shared a similar nickname or characteristic.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gamper: 143
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 120,901
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KMPR
🗽 NYSIIS
GANA
🔊 Soundex
G05106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AE1 M P ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgæmpər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KMPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G516

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gamper in Braille

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

The name Gamper in braille

How to sign the name Gamper using Sign Language

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

The name Gamper in sign language

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