Gaudreau

Gaudreau Meaning & Origin

About Gaudreau
The surname Gaudreau is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "gaudere," meaning "to rejoice" or "to be glad." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Gaudreau. The name may have been given to someone who was known for their joyful or cheerful nature. Over time, the surname Gaudreau has spread to various French-speaking regions, particularly in Canada, where it is relatively common.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gaudreau: 1,938
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15,201
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.66

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
GA
πŸ”Š Soundex
G0360
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
G OW0 D R OW1
🌐 IPA
/goʊˈdroʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gaudreau in Braille

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

The name Gaudreau in braille

How to sign the name Gaudreau using Sign Language

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

The name Gaudreau in sign language

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