Gaon

Gaon Meaning & Origin

About Gaon
The surname Gaon is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the Hebrew word "gaon," meaning "excellence" or "genius." It is often used as an honorific title for a person of great knowledge or wisdom, particularly in Jewish communities. The surname Gaon is commonly associated with Jewish scholars and leaders, particularly those who held the prestigious position of Gaon in the academies of Babylon and Palestine during the medieval period.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gaon: 141
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 122,314
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AA1 N
🌐 IPA
/gaon*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gaon in Braille

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

The name Gaon in braille

How to sign the name Gaon using Sign Language

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

The name Gaon in sign language

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