Gonyaw

Gonyaw Meaning & Origin

About Gonyaw
The surname Gonyaw is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "gaignier," meaning "to gain" or "to earn." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who worked as a laborer or a farmer, specifically one who earned a living by cultivating or tending to crops. Over time, the spelling of the surname may have evolved to Gonyaw, but its meaning remains rooted in the idea of earning or gaining through agricultural work.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gonyaw: 220
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 85,049
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gonyaw 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
KN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G OW1 N Y AO2
🌐 IPA
/gonyaw*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KN', 'KNF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gonyaw in Braille

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

The name Gonyaw in braille

How to sign the name Gonyaw using Sign Language

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

The name Gonyaw in sign language

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