Gau

Gau Meaning & Origin

About Gau
The surname Gau is of German origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Middle High German word "gouwe," meaning "gold," and may have been a nickname for someone with golden hair or a golden complexion. Alternatively, it could be a variant of the surname Gau, which is derived from the Old High German word "gou," meaning "region" or "district," and may have been an occupational name for someone who lived or worked in a particular district. The exact meaning of the surname Gau would depend on its specific origin and context.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gau: 1,367
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 19,703
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.46

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
K
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G OW1
🌐 IPA
/goʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('K', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gau in Braille

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

The name Gau in braille

How to sign the name Gau using Sign Language

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

The name Gau in sign language

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