Gamage

The surname Gamage is of Welsh origin, derived from the ancient personal name Gwrgan, meaning "good-looking". The name first appeared as a surname in the Welsh counties of Glamorgan and Monmouthshire.

Origins and Distribution

The Gamage surname is mainly found in South Wales and the bordering English counties. It is often spelled with variations such as Gamache or Gamege due to transliteration differences over the centuries.

Notable Individuals

1. Sir Edward Gamage

  • A prominent figure during the Tudor era, Sir Edward Gamage was a courtier who served Queen Elizabeth I of England.

2. Kevin Gamage

  • A notable modern-day figure bearing the surname Gamage is Kevin Gamage, a successful British entrepreneur.

Legacy

The Gamage surname possesses a rich history, with notable individuals contributing to various fields throughout the years. This name continues to be found in present-day British society, honouring the ancient Welsh roots from which it originated.

There are approximately 694 people named Gamage in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,760th most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Gamage.

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • David
  • Derek
  • Dumindu
  • James
  • Kevin
  • Mark
  • Martin
  • Robert
  • Ross
  • Simon
  • Stephen
  • Steven
  • William

Female

  • Barbara
  • Charmini
  • Denise
  • Jacqueline
  • Jane
  • Janet
  • Joanne
  • Katherine
  • Kelly
  • Lisa
  • Margaret
  • Nicola
  • Sarah
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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