Gouge

Gouge Meaning & Origin

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.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gouge: 2,837
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,156
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.96

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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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KJ
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AW1 JH
🌐 IPA
/gaʊʤ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KJ', 'KK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gouge in Braille

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

The name Gouge in braille

How to sign the name Gouge using Sign Language

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.

The name Gouge in sign language

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