Gocken

Gocken Meaning & Origin

About Gocken
The surname Gocken is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gocke," meaning "rooster" or "cock." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who displayed rooster-like characteristics such as being proud, confident, or having a loud voice. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Gocken may have had ancestors who were associated with roosters or possessed qualities reminiscent of them.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gocken: 193
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 94730
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KKN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AA1 K AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/gocken*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gocken in Braille

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

The name Gocken in braille

How to sign the name Gocken using Sign Language

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

The name Gocken in sign language

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