Gosling

Gosling Meaning & Origin

About Gosling
The surname Gosling is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "gosling," meaning a young goose. It was originally a nickname given to someone who resembled or had characteristics similar to a young goose, such as being lively or energetic. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Gosling can be found worldwide, often with variations in spelling due to regional accents and dialects.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gosling: 681
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 33,499
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.23

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gosling based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Gosling is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KSLNK
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G024052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AA1 S AH0 L IH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/gosling*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KSLNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G245

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gosling in Braille

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

The name Gosling in braille

How to sign the name Gosling using Sign Language

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

The name Gosling in sign language

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