Ganger

Ganger Meaning & Origin

About Ganger
The surname Ganger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ganger," meaning "walker" or "goer." It was likely used as an occupational name for someone who worked as a messenger, a courier, or a pedestrian. The name may have also been given to someone who was known for their ability to walk long distances or had a distinctive gait.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ganger: 781
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 30,043
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.26

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNKR
đŸ—œ NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G05206
đŸŽ” Syllabic Pronunciation
G AE1 NG ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgéƋər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNKR', 'KNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G526

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ganger in Braille

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

The name Ganger in braille

How to sign the name Ganger using Sign Language

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

The name Ganger in sign language

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