Gatton

Gatton Meaning & Origin

About Gatton
The surname Gatton is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to come from the Old English word "geat," meaning "gate," and "tun," meaning "enclosure" or "settlement." Therefore, the surname Gatton likely originated as a name for someone who lived near or worked at a gate or enclosure. Over time, individuals with the surname Gatton may have migrated and spread the name to different regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gatton: 1,871
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15,615
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.63

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gatton 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
KTN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AE1 T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈgætən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G350

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gatton in Braille

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

The name Gatton in braille

How to sign the name Gatton using Sign Language

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

The name Gatton in sign language

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