Garns

Garns Meaning & Origin

About Garns
The surname Garns is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "garn," meaning "yarn" or "thread." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone involved in the textile industry, such as a weaver or spinner. The name may have been given to individuals based on their occupation or as a nickname for someone who worked with yarn or had a skill in textile crafts. Over time, the surname Garns has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Garns: 109
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 150,452
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRNS
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0652
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AA1 R N Z
🌐 IPA
/garns*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G652

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Garns in Braille

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

The name Garns in braille

How to sign the name Garns using Sign Language

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

The name Garns in sign language

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