Gather

Gather Meaning & Origin

About Gather
The surname Gather is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gater" or "gateren," meaning "to gather" or "to collect." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a gatherer or collector of goods, such as a tax collector or a gatherer of crops. Over time, the surname Gather may have been adopted by individuals who were known for their ability to gather or collect items efficiently.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gather: 204
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 90,495
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
K0R
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AE1 DH ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgæðər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('K0R', 'KTR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gather in Braille

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

The name Gather in braille

How to sign the name Gather using Sign Language

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

The name Gather in sign language

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