GASSER
Gasser
Gasser is a British surname with Germanic origins, derived from the Middle High German word "gasse," meaning alley or lane. The surname originated as an occupational name for someone who lived or worked near an alleyway or narrow passage.
The Gasser family has a long history in the United Kingdom, with records dating back to the medieval period. The name has undergone various spelling variations over the centuries, including Gasar, Gassar, and Gaysia.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Gasser have made significant contributions to various fields, including academia, the arts, and sports. The Gasser family crest typically features symbols associated with strength, loyalty, and endurance.
Today, the Gasser surname continues to be found in different parts of the UK, with descendants of the original bearers carrying on the name and its heritage.
There are approximately 181 people named Gasser in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Gasser.
Surname type: Occupational name
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
- Bryce
- Daniel
- David
- John
- Martin
- Matthew
- Melvyn
- Robert
- Russell
- Scott
- Thomas
- Tim
- Timothy
Female
- Aileen
- Charlotte
- Dianne
- Faye
- Helen
- Jean
- Joanne
- Josephine
- Kathryn
- Nancy
- Paulina
- Rachel
- Ruth
Similar and related surnames
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