Gannett

Gannett Meaning & Origin

About Gannett
The surname Gannett is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "gant," meaning "glove." It was likely a nickname given to someone who made or sold gloves or perhaps someone who frequently wore gloves. Over time, the name evolved to Gannett and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gannett: 474
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 45189
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gannett 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
KNT
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0503
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AE1 N IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈgænɪt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gannett in Braille

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

The name Gannett in braille

How to sign the name Gannett using Sign Language

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

The name Gannett in sign language

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