About Ganse
The surname Ganse is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gans," meaning "goose." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who resembled a goose in some way, such as having a long neck or a loud voice. The surname Ganse may have also been used as a metonymic occupational name for a goose farmer or someone involved in the trade of geese.
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The surname Ganse is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ganse 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 Ganse is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Ganse in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ganse using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.