Gern

Gern Meaning & Origin

About Gern
The surname Gern is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gern," meaning "willingly" or "gladly." It is a nickname surname given to someone who was known for being eager, enthusiastic, or willing to do something willingly. The name Gern may also have originated as a shortened form of other surnames such as Gerner or Gernert.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gern: 140
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 123064
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G065
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G ER1 N
🌐 IPA
/gern*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRN', 'JRN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gern in Braille

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

The name Gern in braille

How to sign the name Gern using Sign Language

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

The name Gern in sign language

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