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Gwinnett

Gwinnett

1 9.0
A last name, for example Button Gwinnett who signed the U.S. Declaration of Independence
  • proper noun
  • /ɡwɪˈnɛt/
: Gwinnett
  • Button Gwinnett
  • AJC Gwinnett
  • South Gwinnett

Examples

  • Pair of dueling pistols used by Lachlan McIntosh and Button Gwinnett, A-1673-1 a-b.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Three ships remembered the three Georgia signers of the Declaration of Independence: SS George Walton, SS Lyman Hall, and the SS Button Gwinnett.

    Academic text (2009)
  • In 1776, Button Gwinnett signed the Declaration of Independence, becoming an important figure in American history.

  • The Gwinnett family has a rich legacy, particularly known for their contributions to early American politics.

  • Named after Button Gwinnett, the county in Georgia is renowned for its vibrant community and educational institutions.

Synonyms

Webster
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84 3.7

A family or first name used by people

is associated with a famous early American signer rather than general name use
Graff
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33 7.5

A family name that some people have

is distinguished by its link to an early American signer and founding father
Westinghouse
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5 7.1

A family name best known for the American engineer George Westinghouse

is linked specifically to a founding father and signatory of the Declaration
Ogg
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2 9.6

A family name that people use as their last name

is linked to an important early American political figure and signer
Bogard
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1 9.5

A family name used as a last name

is remembered for an association with an early American Declaration signer
Gorry
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1 9.9

A name that a family uses as their last name

is associated with a well known founding father who signed the Declaration
whitewing
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9.3

A family name used by some people

is known for its link to a specific founding father and signer

Surface Forms

Gwinnett main

Etymology

Gwinnett is a family name that probably comes from the Welsh place name Gwynedd, which means 'white' or 'blessed'. That's why Gwinnett is both a surname and a name later used for places to honour people with that name.