Gaze

Gaze Meaning & Origin

About Gaze
The surname Gaze is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "gase," meaning "to gaze" or "to stare." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a distinctive or intense gaze. The name may have been given to individuals who had a habit of staring or had striking eyes. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, the surname Gaze is relatively rare and can be found mainly in the United Kingdom.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gaze: 146
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 118,853
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KS
🗽 NYSIIS
GASA
🔊 Soundex
G020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G EY1 Z
🌐 IPA
/geɪz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gaze in Braille

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

The name Gaze in braille

How to sign the name Gaze using Sign Language

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

The name Gaze in sign language

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