Gnat

Gnat Meaning & Origin

About Gnat
The surname Gnat is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "gnat," which refers to a small, biting insect. As a surname, Gnat likely originated as a nickname for someone who was small in stature or had a quick and agile nature. It may also have been used as a derogatory nickname for someone who was annoying or persistent, similar to the irritating nature of a gnat.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gnat: 255
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 75,564
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NT
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G503
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AE1 T
🌐 IPA
/næt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gnat in Braille

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

The name Gnat in braille

How to sign the name Gnat using Sign Language

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

The name Gnat in sign language

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