Gause

Gause Meaning & Origin

About Gause
The surname Gause is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "guse," meaning "goose." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who either worked with geese or had some association with them. The name may have also been given to someone with physical characteristics or behavioral traits reminiscent of a goose. Over time, the surname Gause has spread to various parts of the world through migration and can be found in different spellings and variations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gause: 5,610
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,111
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.9

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KS
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AO1 Z
🌐 IPA
/gɔz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gause in Braille

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

The name Gause in braille

How to sign the name Gause using Sign Language

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

The name Gause in sign language

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