Gedge

Gedge Meaning & Origin

About Gedge
The surname Gedge is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "gecg," meaning "a gander" or "a male goose." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who resembled a gander in some way or worked with geese. Over time, the name Gedge became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Gedge can be found across the world, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gedge: 122
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 137,327
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JJ
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0320
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH EH1 JH
🌐 IPA
/gedge*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JJ', 'KJ')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gedge in Braille

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

The name Gedge in braille

How to sign the name Gedge using Sign Language

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

The name Gedge in sign language

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