Gawne

Gawne Meaning & Origin

About Gawne
The surname Gawne is of Manx origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "gobha" meaning "smith" or "blacksmith." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked as blacksmiths or had a connection to the trade. The name Gawne is predominantly found in the Isle of Man and is associated with the island's rich history and heritage.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gawne: 518
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 41,959
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gawne in Braille

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

The name Gawne in braille

How to sign the name Gawne using Sign Language

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

The name Gawne in sign language

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