Gegg

Gegg Meaning & Origin

About Gegg
The surname Gegg is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gec," meaning "goat." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who either kept goats or had goat-like characteristics. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Gegg can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gegg: 483
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 44,500
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JK
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH EH1 G
🌐 IPA
/ʤɛg/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JK', 'KK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gegg in Braille

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

The name Gegg in braille

How to sign the name Gegg using Sign Language

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

The name Gegg in sign language

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