Gaucher

Gaucher Meaning & Origin

About Gaucher
The surname Gaucher is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "gauchier," meaning "left-handed." It was originally a nickname given to individuals who were left-handed or had some association with the left side. Over time, the surname Gaucher became hereditary and was passed down through generations, often losing its original literal meaning and becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gaucher: 455
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 46,725
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gaucher 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
KXR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G OW1 SH ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgoʊʃər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KXR', 'KKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gaucher in Braille

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

The name Gaucher in braille

How to sign the name Gaucher using Sign Language

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

The name Gaucher in sign language

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