Gunning
Gunning Meaning & Origin
About Gunning
The surname Gunning is of English and Scottish origin. It is derived from the Old Norse personal name Gunnar, meaning "warrior" or "battle-ready." The name was later anglicized to Gunning and became a surname. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was skilled in battle or had a warrior-like nature. The surname Gunning is relatively rare and is found mainly in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Gunning is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Gunning: 3,364
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 9646
- Frequency per 100k people: 1.14
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gunning 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
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Gunning in Braille
Here's how to represent Gunning in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Gunning using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Gunning using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
