Gonyer

Gonyer Meaning & Origin

About Gonyer
The surname Gonyer is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "gaignier," meaning "to till" or "to cultivate." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a farmer or gardener. Over time, the name Gonyer has evolved and been anglicized, but its roots can be traced back to its agricultural origins in France.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gonyer: 624
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 35,945
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gonyer 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
KNR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G OW1 N Y ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgoʊnjər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gonyer in Braille

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

The name Gonyer in braille

How to sign the name Gonyer using Sign Language

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

The name Gonyer in sign language

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