Gerwe

Gerwe Meaning & Origin

About Gerwe
The surname Gerwe is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gerwe," meaning "crane." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who resembled or imitated the characteristics of a crane, such as being tall, graceful, or having a long neck. The surname Gerwe may have been initially bestowed upon a crane hunter or someone involved in the trade of cranes. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gerwe: 196
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 93,513
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G ER1 W IY0
🌐 IPA
/gerwe*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KR', 'JR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gerwe in Braille

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

The name Gerwe in braille

How to sign the name Gerwe using Sign Language

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

The name Gerwe in sign language

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