Geran

Geran Meaning & Origin

About Geran
The surname Geran is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "gearrán," meaning "short" or "small." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone of short stature or a person with a small build. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Geran: 160
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 110286
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH EH1 R AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈʤɛrən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRN', 'JRN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Geran in Braille

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

The name Geran in braille

How to sign the name Geran using Sign Language

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

The name Geran in sign language

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