Gonya
Gonya Meaning & Origin
About Gonya
The surname Gonya is of Hungarian origin and is derived from the word "gonya," which means "crooked" or "bent" in Hungarian. It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with a physical or behavioral characteristic associated with being crooked or bent. The name may have been given to individuals with a hunched back, a curved limb, or even a cunning or deceitful nature. Over time, the surname Gonya has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Gonya is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Gonya: 478
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 44872
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.16
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gonya 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
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Gonya in Braille
Here's how to represent Gonya in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Gonya using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Gonya using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
