Gossman

Gossman Meaning & Origin

About Gossman
The surname Gossman 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 name may have also been used as an occupational name for someone who worked with gutters or drains.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gossman: 2,168
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,926
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.73

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gossman 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
KSMN
🗽 NYSIIS
GANA
🔊 Soundex
G02505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AO1 S M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈgɔsmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KSMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G255

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gossman in Braille

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

The name Gossman in braille

How to sign the name Gossman using Sign Language

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

The name Gossman in sign language

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