Gerow

Gerow Meaning & Origin

About Gerow
The surname Gerow is of French origin and is derived from the personal name Gérold, which itself is a variant of the Germanic name Gerwald. The name Gerow signifies "spear ruler" or "ruler with a spear." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was skilled in handling a spear or as a given name for a ruler or leader. Over time, the name evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gerow: 1,964
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15,043
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.67

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH EH1 R OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈʤɛroʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KR', 'JRF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gerow in Braille

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

The name Gerow in braille

How to sign the name Gerow using Sign Language

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

The name Gerow in sign language

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