Gasper

Gasper Meaning & Origin

About Gasper
The surname Gasper is derived from the given name "Jasper," which has its roots in various languages including Persian, Hebrew, and Greek. The name "Jasper" is often associated with the gemstone of the same name, symbolizing protection and healing. As a surname, Gasper likely originated as a patronymic, indicating that the bearer was the son of someone named Jasper. Over time, the surname Gasper has been passed down through generations, signifying a familial connection to an ancestor named Jasper.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gasper: 4,898
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6869
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.66

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gasper 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 Gasper 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 Gasper in Braille

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

The name Gasper in braille

How to sign the name Gasper using Sign Language

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

The name Gasper in sign language

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