About Gouge
The surname Gouge is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "gouge," meaning "a chisel." It is believed to have been an occupational surname, originally given to someone who worked as a woodcarver or sculptor. Over time, the surname Gouge may have also been used as a nickname for someone with a prominent or distinctive nose, resembling the shape of a chisel.
The surname Gouge is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gouge 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 Gouge in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gouge using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.