Ganguzza

Ganguzza Meaning & Origin

About Ganguzza
The surname Ganguzza is of Italian origin and is derived from the Sicilian word "ganguzza," which means "hunchback." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a hunched back or a physical deformity. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Ganguzza can be found primarily in Sicily and other regions of Italy, as well as in various parts of the world due to migration.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ganguzza: 104
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 156,044
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ganguzza based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNKS
🗽 NYSIIS
GASA
🔊 Soundex
G052020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AA0 NG G UW1 Z AH0
🌐 IPA
/ganguzza*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNKS', 'KNKTS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G522

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ganguzza in Braille

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

The name Ganguzza in braille

How to sign the name Ganguzza using Sign Language

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

The name Ganguzza in sign language

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