About Gossen
The surname Gossen is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gosse," meaning "gutter" or "drain." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a gutter or drain. Over time, the surname Gossen may have also been used as a nickname for someone who worked as a gutter cleaner or had a connection to the trade.
The surname Gossen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gossen based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Gossen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gossen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.