Gauger

Gauger Meaning & Origin

About Gauger
The surname Gauger is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Gauger," meaning "measurer" or "surveyor." It was originally given to individuals who worked as tax assessors or officials responsible for measuring and assessing the quantity of goods, particularly liquids such as wine or beer, for taxation purposes. The name Gauger signifies a person's ancestral connection to this specific occupation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gauger: 2,374
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,941
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.8

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KKR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G EY1 JH ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgeɪʤər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KKR', 'KJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gauger in Braille

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

The name Gauger in braille

How to sign the name Gauger using Sign Language

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

The name Gauger in sign language

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