Gunst

Gunst Meaning & Origin

About Gunst
The surname Gunst is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gunst," meaning "favor" or "goodwill." It is believed to have originally been a nickname or occupational name for someone who was favored or held in high regard by others. The name Gunst may have been given to individuals who were seen as fortunate or lucky, or who possessed qualities that were highly valued in their community.

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πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gunst: 341
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 59,324
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KNST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
GA
πŸ”Š Soundex
G0523
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AH1 N S T
🌐 IPA
/gΙ™nst/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KNST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G523

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gunst in Braille

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

The name Gunst in braille

How to sign the name Gunst using Sign Language

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

The name Gunst in sign language

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