Gain
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See also: gain
English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
- As an English and Scottish surname of Norman origin, from the name Engaine, based on Old French engaigne (“ingenuity”), from Latin ingenium. Sometimes confused with Ingham.
- As a French surname, from the verb gagner (“to obtain, gain”).
Proper noun[edit]
Gain (plural Gains)
- A surname.
Statistics[edit]
- According to the 2010 United States Census, Gain is the 19703rd most common surname in the United States, belonging to 1367 individuals. Gain is most common among White (84.49%) individuals.