Gayer

Gayer Meaning & Origin

About Gayer
The surname Gayer is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Middle English word "gai," meaning "gay" or "happy," and may have been a nickname for a cheerful or lively person. Alternatively, it could be a variant spelling of the surname "Gair," which is of Scottish origin and refers to someone who lived near a triangular piece of land. The exact meaning of the surname Gayer may vary depending on its specific origin and context.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gayer: 1,365
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 19731
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.46

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G EY1 ER0
🌐 IPA
/geɪər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gayer in Braille

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

The name Gayer in braille

How to sign the name Gayer using Sign Language

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

The name Gayer in sign language

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