Ganster

Ganster Meaning & Origin

About Ganster
The surname Ganster is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ganster," meaning "gooseherd." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who herded or tended to geese. Over time, the surname Ganster may have evolved to include individuals engaged in related activities or occupations, such as poultry farming or the sale of geese.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ganster: 398
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 52,169
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KNSTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
GA
πŸ”Š Soundex
G052306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AE1 N S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgΓ¦nstΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KNSTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G523

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ganster in Braille

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

The name Ganster in braille

How to sign the name Ganster using Sign Language

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

The name Ganster in sign language

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