About Gear
The surname Gear is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Middle English word "gere," meaning "equipment" or "gear," and may have been a nickname for someone who made or sold such items. Alternatively, it could be a variant of the surname "Geary," which is derived from the Old English word "gara," meaning "spear," and may have been a nickname for a skilled spearman or someone with a spear-like appearance. The exact meaning of the surname Gear would depend on its specific origin and context.
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The surname Gear is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gear 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 Gear is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gear in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gear using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.