Gunia

Gunia Meaning & Origin

About Gunia
The surname Gunia is of Polish origin and is derived from the Polish word "gunia," which means "a hen." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who resembled a hen in some way, such as having chicken-like features or behavior. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Gunia can be found primarily in Poland and among Polish diaspora communities around the world.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gunia: 470
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 45,495
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G UW1 N IY0 AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈguniə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gunia in Braille

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

The name Gunia in braille

How to sign the name Gunia using Sign Language

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

The name Gunia in sign language

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