Gnau

Gnau Meaning & Origin

About Gnau
The surname Gnau is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gnau," meaning "narrow" or "tight." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was slender or thin. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Gnau can be found primarily in Germany and the United States.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gnau: 399
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 52,037
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
N
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
GA
πŸ”Š Soundex
G500
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AW1
🌐 IPA
/naʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('N', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gnau in Braille

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

The name Gnau in braille

How to sign the name Gnau using Sign Language

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

The name Gnau in sign language

Numerology