About Gears
The surname Gears is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "gear," meaning "equipment" or "gear." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or sold gears, or it could have been a nickname for someone who was known for their mechanical skills or had a mechanical nature. The surname Gears signifies a connection to the mechanical or engineering field and may have been given to individuals who were involved in such professions or had a mechanical aptitude.
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The surname Gears is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gears 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 Gears is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gears in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gears using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.