Ganss

Ganss Meaning & Origin

About Ganss
The surname Ganss is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gans," meaning "goose." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a goose herder or had some association with geese. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone with goose-like characteristics, such as a long neck or a loud voice. Overall, the surname Ganss signifies a connection to geese or attributes associated with them.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ganss: 159
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 110825
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNS
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AE1 N S
🌐 IPA
/ganss*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ganss in Braille

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

The name Ganss in braille

How to sign the name Ganss using Sign Language

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

The name Ganss in sign language

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