Gayo

Gayo Meaning & Origin

About Gayo
The surname Gayo is of Italian origin and is derived from the personal name Gaius, which was a common Roman given name. It is believed to have originated from the Latin word "gaudere," meaning "to rejoice" or "to be glad." The surname Gayo likely originated as a nickname for someone who was cheerful or joyful. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gayo: 176
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 102,197
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
K
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G EY1 OW0
🌐 IPA
/gayo*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('K', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gayo in Braille

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

The name Gayo in braille

How to sign the name Gayo using Sign Language

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

The name Gayo in sign language

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