Gegner

Gegner Meaning & Origin

About Gegner
The surname Gegner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gegner," meaning "opponent" or "adversary." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for being a rival or competitor. The name may have been given to individuals involved in disputes or conflicts, or it could have been used metaphorically to describe someone with a confrontational or combative nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gegner: 235
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 80,678
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gegner based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JNR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G02506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G EH1 G N ER0
🌐 IPA
/gegner*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JNR', 'KKNR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G256

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gegner in Braille

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

The name Gegner in braille

How to sign the name Gegner using Sign Language

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

The name Gegner in sign language

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