Gauer

Gauer Meaning & Origin

About Gauer
The surname Gauer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gouwe," meaning "gold." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or had a connection to gold, such as a goldsmith or a person who owned gold mines. The name Gauer may also have been given to individuals who had a golden complexion or hair color. Over time, the surname Gauer has evolved and spread to various regions, including Germany, Switzerland, and Austria.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gauer: 769
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 30,390
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.26

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AW1 ER0
🌐 IPA
/gaʊər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gauer in Braille

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

The name Gauer in braille

How to sign the name Gauer using Sign Language

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

The name Gauer in sign language

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