Gonyeau

Gonyeau Meaning & Origin

About Gonyeau
The surname Gonyeau is of French origin and is derived from the word "gagneau," meaning "lamb" in French. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a lamb-like or gentle nature. The name may have been given to individuals who worked with or raised lambs or had other associations with these animals. Over time, the surname Gonyeau has been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gonyeau: 257
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 75,069
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gonyeau 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 OW0
🌐 IPA
/gonyeau*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gonyeau in Braille

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

The name Gonyeau in braille

How to sign the name Gonyeau using Sign Language

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

The name Gonyeau in sign language

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