About Ganson
The surname Ganson is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Gand", a short form of the personal name "Gandulf", which means "magic wolf". The addition of the suffix "-son" indicates "son of Gand", thus making Ganson a patronymic surname. It is likely that the name was originally bestowed as a nickname or a personal name due to its association with strength and power.
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The surname Ganson is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ganson based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Ganson in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ganson using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.