Gangwer

Gangwer Meaning & Origin

About Gangwer
The surname Gangwer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ganger," meaning "walker" or "pedestrian." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was a pedestrian or a walker. Over time, the name Gangwer became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gangwer: 473
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 45,253
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gangwer in Braille

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

The name Gangwer in braille

How to sign the name Gangwer using Sign Language

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

The name Gangwer in sign language

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