Gehin

Gehin Meaning & Origin

About Gehin
The surname Gehin is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gehe," 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 Gehin can be found primarily in Germany and the surrounding regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gehin: 121
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 138,304
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JHN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH IY1 HH IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/gehin*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JHN', 'KHN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gehin in Braille

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

The name Gehin in braille

How to sign the name Gehin using Sign Language

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

The name Gehin in sign language

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