Gnagy

Gnagy Meaning & Origin

About Gnagy
The surname Gnagy is of Swiss-German origin and is derived from the German word "gnag," meaning "gnaw" or "chew." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had a habit of gnawing or chewing on something. Over time, this nickname likely became a hereditary surname and was passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Gnagy can be found primarily in Switzerland and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gnagy: 286
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 68770
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gnagy 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
NK
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G5020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N EY1 G IY0
🌐 IPA
/gnagy*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NK', 'NJ')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gnagy in Braille

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

The name Gnagy in braille

How to sign the name Gnagy using Sign Language

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

The name Gnagy in sign language

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