About Gunn
The surname Gunn is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name Gunnr, meaning "battle" or "war." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone named Gunn. The name was likely given to individuals who displayed qualities associated with battle or warfare, such as bravery or skill in combat. Over time, the surname Gunn became established and has been passed down through generations, becoming a recognizable Scottish surname.
The surname Gunn is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gunn 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 Gunn is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gunn in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gunn using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.