Gaspar

Gaspar Meaning & Origin

About Gaspar
The surname Gaspar is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the given name "Gasper" or "Jasper." It is believed to have been derived from the biblical name "Gizbar," meaning "treasurer" or "collector of tribute." The name Gaspar is often associated with the biblical Magi, one of the three wise men who brought gifts to the baby Jesus. Over time, the surname Gaspar has spread across various cultures and regions, including Spain, Portugal, and Latin America.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gaspar: 11,251
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,210
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.81

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KSPR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G02106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AE1 S P ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgæspər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KSPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G216

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gaspar in Braille

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

The name Gaspar in braille

How to sign the name Gaspar using Sign Language

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

The name Gaspar in sign language

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