Gangwish

Gangwish Meaning & Origin

About Gangwish
The surname Gangwish is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gangwîs," meaning "walking wise" or "wise traveler." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was known for their wisdom or skill in navigating and traveling. Over time, this nickname likely evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gangwish: 259
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 74,608
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNKX
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G052020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AE1 NG W IH0 SH
🌐 IPA
/gangwish*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNKX', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G522

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gangwish in Braille

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

The name Gangwish in braille

How to sign the name Gangwish using Sign Language

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

The name Gangwish in sign language

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