About Gearing
The surname Gearing is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "gearing," which referred to the equipment or machinery used in a mill or factory. As a surname, Gearing likely originated as an occupational name for someone involved in the operation or maintenance of such machinery. It may have also been used to denote someone who lived near or owned a mill or factory.
The surname Gearing is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gearing 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 Gearing is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gearing in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gearing using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.