About Gane
The surname Gane is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Old English word "ganian," meaning "to yawn," and may have been a nickname for someone who frequently yawned or had a wide mouth. Alternatively, it could be a variant of the surname Gain, which is derived from the Old French word "gaigne," meaning "gain" or "profit." This suggests that the name may have originally been given to someone who was prosperous or successful.
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The surname Gane is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gane 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 Gane is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gane in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gane using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.