Gwyn

Gwyn Meaning & Origin

About Gwyn
The surname Gwyn is of Welsh origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Welsh word "gwyn," which translates to "white" or "fair." As a surname, Gwyn can refer to someone with fair or light-colored hair, complexion, or even a fair and noble character. It is a relatively common surname in Wales and is often associated with individuals of Welsh descent.

🌍 Origin
📏 Surname Length
đŸ’Ŧ Number of Syllables
🔠 Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gwyn: 2,297
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13278
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.78

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KN
đŸ—Ŋ NYSIIS
G
🔊 Soundex
G050
đŸŽĩ Syllabic Pronunciation
G W IH1 N
🌐 IPA
/gwÉĒn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KN', '')
đŸˆ¯ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gwyn in Braille

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

The name Gwyn in braille

How to sign the name Gwyn using Sign Language

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

The name Gwyn in sign language

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