Gossen

Gossen Meaning & Origin

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.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gossen: 770
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 30367
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.26

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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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KSN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AO1 S AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈgɔsən/
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('KSN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gossen in Braille

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

The name Gossen in braille

How to sign the name Gossen using Sign Language

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.

The name Gossen in sign language

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