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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The surname Ganss is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Ganss in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.