Gloss

Gloss Meaning & Origin

About Gloss
The surname Gloss is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "glose," meaning "to interpret or explain." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for a scribe or scholar who provided explanations or interpretations of texts. The surname Gloss may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was known for their eloquence or ability to explain things clearly.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gloss: 1,101
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 23167
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.37

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gloss based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLS
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G L AO1 S
🌐 IPA
/glɔs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gloss in Braille

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

The name Gloss in braille

How to sign the name Gloss using Sign Language

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

The name Gloss in sign language

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