Gaş Surname
Approximately 185 people bear this surname
Gaş Surname User-submission:
The surname Gaş is a Turkified variant of the Albanian surname Gashi, which originates from one of the major historical tribes of northern Albania. The Gashi tribe is centered in the Highlands of Gjakova, spanning regions of Albania and Kosovo.
Read More About This SurnameGaş Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 170 | 1:457,773 | 26,771 |
| Kosovo | 13 | 1:143,221 | 6,426 |
| Serbia | 1 | 1:7,144,948 | 38,459 |
| United States | 1 | 1:362,458,933 | 1,988,048 |
The alternate forms: Gas (10,351), Gaš (55), Gaś (22), Gás (31) & Gäs (19) are calculated separately.
Gaş Surname Meaning
User-submitted Reference
The surname Gaş is a Turkified variant of the Albanian surname Gashi, which originates from one of the major historical tribes of northern Albania. The Gashi tribe is centered in the Highlands of Gjakova, spanning regions of Albania and Kosovo. They are known for their adherence to the Kanuni i Malësisë së Madhe, a variant of the traditional Albanian code of conduct, and have a history of resistance against Ottoman rule. Over time, due to Ottoman influence and administrative changes, some members of the Gashi tribe adopted the Turkified surname Gaş. Today, descendants bearing this surname can be found in Turkey and other parts of the former Ottoman Empire.
- BritannicaGaş Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Gaş Come From? nationality or country of origin
Gaş is most common in Turkey. It can be found as: Gas, Gaš, Gaś, Gás or Gäs. Click here to see other possible spellings of Gaş.
How Common Is The Last Name Gaş? popularity and diffusion
The surname is the 1,248,410th most commonly occurring last name on a worldwide basis, held by approximately 1 in 39,392,140 people. The surname is primarily found in Europe, where 69 percent of Gaş reside; 69 percent reside in Southeastern Europe and 62 percent reside in East Thrace and Karpass.
This last name is most frequently occurring in Turkey, where it is borne by 170 people, or 1 in 457,773. In Turkey it is primarily found in: Istanbul Province, where 69 percent are found, Eskisehir Province, where 29 percent are found and Erzincan Province, where 1 percent are found. Besides Turkey Gaş is found in 3 countries. It is also common in Kosovo, where 7 percent are found and Serbia, where 1 percent are found.
Phonetically Similar Names
| Surname | Similarity | Worldwide Incidence | Prevalency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gas | 89 | 10,351 | / |
| Gaš | 89 | 55 | / |
| Gaś | 89 | 22 | / |
| Gaiş | 86 | 1 | / |
| Ga | 80 | 110,240 | / |
| Aş | 80 | 4 | / |
| Gás | 78 | 31 | / |
| Gäs | 78 | 19 | / |
| Gai | 67 | 366,958 | / |
| Gad | 67 | 170,699 | / |
| Gay | 67 | 88,569 | / |
| Gau | 67 | 82,928 | / |
| Nga | 67 | 61,620 | / |
| Gat | 67 | 21,793 | / |
| Gah | 67 | 8,258 | / |
| Gaj | 67 | 7,908 | / |
| Goa | 67 | 7,604 | / |
| Gaa | 67 | 6,704 | / |
| Gha | 67 | 6,336 | / |
| Gac | 67 | 4,901 | / |
| Gaz | 67 | 4,726 | / |
| Gaß | 67 | 1,080 | / |
| Gap | 67 | 842 | / |
| Gaï | 67 | 101 | / |
| Haş | 67 | 87 | / |
| Gga | 67 | 54 | / |
| Gax | 67 | 53 | / |
| Goş | 67 | 37 | / |
| Gaľ | 67 | 33 | / |
| Géa | 67 | 21 | / |
| Cga | 67 | 20 | / |
| Kga | 67 | 17 | / |
| Hga | 67 | 15 | / |
| Gaî | 67 | 9 | / |
| Gać | 67 | 8 | / |
| Gač | 67 | 7 | / |
| Gêa | 67 | 3 | / |
| Qga | 67 | 2 | / |
| Gaÿ | 67 | 1 | / |
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