Gaume

Gaume Meaning & Origin

About Gaume
The surname Gaume is of French origin and is derived from the region of Gaume in Belgium. It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the name hailed from this particular region. The name Gaume is believed to have originated from the Gaulish word "gabros," meaning "goat," suggesting that the region was known for its goat population. Over time, individuals from Gaume adopted the name as their surname, and it has been passed down through generations, signifying their ancestral connection to the region.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gaume: 192
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 95,115
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KM
🗽 NYSIIS
GANA
🔊 Soundex
G050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AO1 M
🌐 IPA
/gaume*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gaume in Braille

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

The name Gaume in braille

How to sign the name Gaume using Sign Language

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

The name Gaume in sign language

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