Gosselin

Gosselin Meaning & Origin

About Gosselin
The surname Gosselin is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "gosse," meaning "child." It was originally a nickname given to someone who was young or youthful. Over time, the name evolved into a surname and was passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Gosselin can be found primarily in France and French-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gosselin: 6,104
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5681
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gosselin 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
KSLN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G020405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AA1 S IH0 L IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈgɑsɪlɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KSLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G245

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gosselin in Braille

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

The name Gosselin in braille

How to sign the name Gosselin using Sign Language

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

The name Gosselin in sign language

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