Gardiner

Gardiner Meaning & Origin

About Gardiner
The surname Gardiner is of English origin and is derived from the occupational name for a gardener. It is derived from the Middle English word "gardin," meaning "garden," and the suffix "-er," denoting someone who performs or works with something. The name Gardiner was initially given to those who worked in or owned gardens, cultivating plants and maintaining their growth. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and variations of the name can be found in different regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gardiner: 11,331
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,192
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.84

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRTNR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0630506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AA1 R D N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgɑrdnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRTNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G635

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gardiner in Braille

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

The name Gardiner in braille

How to sign the name Gardiner using Sign Language

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

The name Gardiner in sign language

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