Gongwer

Gongwer Meaning & Origin

About Gongwer
The surname Gongwer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gengewer," meaning "cloth merchant" or "textile worker." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who were involved in the textile trade or worked with fabrics. The name may have been initially used to identify someone who owned or operated a textile business or was skilled in the production or sale of textiles. Over time, the surname Gongwer has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gongwer: 278
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 70,403
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gongwer 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
KNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G05206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AO1 NG W ER0
🌐 IPA
/gongwer*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G526

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gongwer in Braille

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

The name Gongwer in braille

How to sign the name Gongwer using Sign Language

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

The name Gongwer in sign language

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