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Etymology of Gonyea

What does the name Gonyea mean?

The Gonyea surname is thought to come from the Old French word "gagner," which meant "to till" or "cultivate" the land. A such, the name Gonyea was likely originally an occupational name for a farmer or cultivator.

Early Origins of the Gonyea family

The surname Gonyea was first found in Bourgogne where the family held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Gonyea family

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Gonyea Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Gagne, Gagnes, Gane, Gaine, Gaigne, Geigne, Geygne, Gaygne, De Gagne, De Gagnes, DesGagne, Des Gagne, Desgagne, desGagne, Gagny, Gagnay, Gagnais, Gagney, Gagneais, Gagnet, Gagnau, Gaigne, Gaignet, Gaigney, Gaigny and many more.

Early Notables of the Gonyea family

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Gonyea Ranking

the United States, the name Gonyea is the 13,515th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1


Gonyea migration to the United States +



Gonyea Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Lena Gonyea, aged 26, who settled in New York City, in 1910
  • George B. Gonyea, aged 22, who settled in America from Dorchester, Massachusetts, in 1923


  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/


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