About Gansman
The surname Gansman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gansman," meaning "gooseherd" or "goosekeeper." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who were responsible for tending to geese or managing a flock of geese. The name may have been initially used to identify someone who worked as a gooseherd or it could have been a nickname for someone who displayed characteristics associated with geese, such as being talkative or having a long neck. Over time, the surname Gansman has evolved and is now primarily found in Germany and other German-speaking regions.
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The surname Gansman is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gansman 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 Gansman is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gansman in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gansman using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.