Gosvener

Gosvener Meaning & Origin

About Gosvener
The surname Gosvener is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "governour," meaning "one who governs or rules." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who held a position of authority or power, such as a governor or a ruler. The name may have been originally bestowed upon individuals who worked in a governing capacity or who exhibited leadership qualities. Over time, the spelling of the surname may have evolved to its current form, Gosvener.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gosvener: 204
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 90,495
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KSFNR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0210506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AA1 S V N ER0
🌐 IPA
/gosvener*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KSFNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G215

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gosvener in Braille

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

The name Gosvener in braille

How to sign the name Gosvener using Sign Language

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

The name Gosvener in sign language

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