Gatch

Gatch Meaning & Origin

About Gatch
The surname Gatch is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "gæt," meaning a goat. It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who either worked with goats or had goat-like characteristics. The name Gatch may have been given to individuals who were agile, stubborn, or had a goatee. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gatch: 509
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 42579
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KX
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0320
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AE1 CH
🌐 IPA
/gæʧ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KX', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gatch in Braille

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

The name Gatch in braille

How to sign the name Gatch using Sign Language

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

The name Gatch in sign language

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