Gaskin

Gaskin Meaning & Origin

About Gaskin
The surname Gaskin is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "gaskin," meaning "a leg." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone with strong or muscular legs. The name may have also been used to describe someone who had a distinctive gait or walked with a particular swagger. Over time, the surname Gaskin became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gaskin: 7,039
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,987
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.39

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gaskin based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KSKN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AE1 S K IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈgæskɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KSKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gaskin in Braille

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

The name Gaskin in braille

How to sign the name Gaskin using Sign Language

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

The name Gaskin in sign language

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