Geddes

Geddes Meaning & Origin

About Geddes
The surname Geddes is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "gad" meaning "pike" or "spear." It is a locational surname, typically associated with the place name Geddes in Nairnshire, Scotland. The name likely originated as a topographic or occupational surname, referring to someone who lived near or worked with a pike or spear. Over time, the surname Geddes has spread beyond Scotland and can be found in various English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Geddes is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Geddes: 3,687
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,882
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.25

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Geddes based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JTS
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0302
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G EH1 D AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈgɛdəz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JTS', 'KTS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Geddes in Braille

Here's how to represent Geddes in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Geddes in braille

How to sign the name Geddes using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Geddes using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Geddes in sign language

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