Gathings

Gathings Meaning & Origin

About Gathings
The surname Gathings is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "gæth," meaning "path" or "way." It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a pathway or a road. Over time, the spelling of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Gathins or Gathens. Today, individuals with the surname Gathings can be found primarily in the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gathings: 992
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 25,037
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.34

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gathings 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
K0NKS
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G03052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AE1 TH IH0 NG Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈgæθɪŋz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('K0NKS', 'KTNKS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G352

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gathings in Braille

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

The name Gathings in braille

How to sign the name Gathings using Sign Language

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

The name Gathings in sign language

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