Gazaway

Gazaway Meaning & Origin

About Gazaway
The surname Gazaway is of English origin and is believed to be derived from the Old English personal name "Gauzfrid" or "Gauzefrid," which means "spear-peace." Over time, the name evolved into various forms, including Gauzeford, Goseford, and eventually Gazaway. The name likely originated as a nickname or a descriptive name for someone who was known for their peaceful nature or skill in handling a spear. Today, individuals with the surname Gazaway can be found primarily in the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gazaway: 1,557
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17,951
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.53

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KS
🗽 NYSIIS
GASA
🔊 Soundex
G020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AA1 Z AH0 W EY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgɑzəweɪ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KS', 'KTS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gazaway in Braille

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

The name Gazaway in braille

How to sign the name Gazaway using Sign Language

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

The name Gazaway in sign language

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