Gunnels

Gunnels Meaning & Origin

About Gunnels
The surname Gunnels is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name Gunnhildr, which means "battle-maiden." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Gunnhildr. Over time, the name evolved and became associated with various spellings, including Gunnels. Today, individuals with the surname Gunnels can trace their ancestry back to those who were once connected to the name Gunnhildr, reflecting their historical ties to a battle-maiden.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gunnels: 2,264
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,453
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.77

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNLS
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G05042
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AH1 N AH0 L Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈgənəlz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G542

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gunnels in Braille

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

The name Gunnels in braille

How to sign the name Gunnels using Sign Language

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

The name Gunnels in sign language

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