Ganges

Ganges Meaning & Origin

About Ganges
The surname Ganges is of French origin and is derived from the word "Gange," which refers to the Ganges River in India. It is believed that the surname was originally given to people who lived near or had some association with the Ganges River. Over time, individuals with the surname Ganges may have migrated to different regions, leading to variations in spelling and pronunciation. Today, the surname Ganges is relatively rare and can be found in different parts of the world, particularly in France and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ganges: 116
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 143,149
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNJS
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G05202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AE1 N JH IY0 Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈgænʤiz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNJS', 'KNKS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G522

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ganges in Braille

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

The name Ganges in braille

How to sign the name Ganges using Sign Language

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

The name Ganges in sign language

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