Gaver

Gaver Meaning & Origin

About Gaver
The surname Gaver is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gaber," meaning "jester" or "fool." It was likely an occupational name given to someone who worked as a jester or entertainer. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone with a playful or humorous personality. Over time, the surname Gaver has evolved and spread to different regions, including the United States, where it is found today.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gaver: 1,005
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 24,787
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.34

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KFR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G EY1 V ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgeɪvər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gaver in Braille

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

The name Gaver in braille

How to sign the name Gaver using Sign Language

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

The name Gaver in sign language

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