Gostlin

Gostlin Meaning & Origin

About Gostlin
The surname Gostlin is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "gostling," meaning a young goose or gosling. It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who resembled or had characteristics similar to a young goose, such as being lively or energetic. Over time, the surname Gostlin became a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gostlin: 118
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 141,140
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gostlin 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 Gostlin is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KSTLN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G023405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AA1 S T L IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/gostlin*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KSTLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G234

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gostlin in Braille

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

The name Gostlin in braille

How to sign the name Gostlin using Sign Language

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

The name Gostlin in sign language

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