Gering

Gering Meaning & Origin

About Gering
The surname Gering is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gerinc" or "gering," meaning "small" or "insignificant." It was likely used as a nickname for someone of small stature or someone who was considered unimportant or of low social status. The name may have also been given to someone who lived in a small or humble dwelling. Over time, the surname Gering has spread to various parts of the world through migration and is now found in different countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gering: 1,045
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 24090
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.35

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRNK
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G06052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G IH1 R IH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/ˈgɪrɪŋ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRNK', 'JRNK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G652

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gering in Braille

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

The name Gering in braille

How to sign the name Gering using Sign Language

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

The name Gering in sign language

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