Gaun

Gaun Meaning & Origin

About Gaun
The surname Gaun is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "gaun," meaning "tall" or "slender." It is a descriptive surname that was likely used to identify individuals who were tall or had a slender physique. Over time, the surname Gaun may have been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gaun: 101
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 159712
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AO1 N
🌐 IPA
/gaun*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gaun in Braille

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

The name Gaun in braille

How to sign the name Gaun using Sign Language

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

The name Gaun in sign language

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