Gaskell

Gaskell Meaning & Origin

About Gaskell
The surname Gaskell is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Gíslkr," which means "hostage" or "pledge." It was a name given to someone who was taken as a hostage or pledge during a time of conflict or as a guarantee of good behavior. Over time, the name evolved into Gaskell and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gaskell: 1,231
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21,288
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.42

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KSKL
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AE1 S K AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈgæskəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KSKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gaskell in Braille

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

The name Gaskell in braille

How to sign the name Gaskell using Sign Language

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

The name Gaskell in sign language

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