Gantenbein

Gantenbein Meaning & Origin

About Gantenbein
The surname Gantenbein is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German words "gant" meaning "glove" and "bein" meaning "leg." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who wore leg coverings or leggings, possibly a reference to a medieval knight or soldier. Over time, the surname Gantenbein became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gantenbein: 421
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 49,824
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gantenbein based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNTNPN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G05305105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AE1 N T IH0 N B AY0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈgæntɪnbaɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNTNPN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G535

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gantenbein in Braille

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

The name Gantenbein in braille

How to sign the name Gantenbein using Sign Language

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

The name Gantenbein in sign language

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