Garn

Garn Meaning & Origin

About Garn
The surname Garn is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "gearn," meaning "yarn" or "thread." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with yarn or thread, such as a spinner or weaver. Over time, the surname Garn has evolved and may have variations in spelling, such as Gearn or Gern, but its meaning remains connected to the textile industry.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Garn: 1,226
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21360
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.42

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G065
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AA1 R N
🌐 IPA
/gɑrn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Garn in Braille

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

The name Garn in braille

How to sign the name Garn using Sign Language

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

The name Garn in sign language

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