Geddis

Geddis Meaning & Origin

About Geddis
The surname Geddis is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Gille Dheis, meaning "son of the servant of the goddess." It is believed to have originated from a personal name associated with a pagan deity, which later became a given name. Over time, the name evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Geddis: 1,167
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22,144
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.4

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

Ranking information for the surname Geddis is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JTS
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0302
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G EH1 D IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈgɛdɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JTS', 'KTS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Geddis in Braille

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

The name Geddis in braille

How to sign the name Geddis using Sign Language

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

The name Geddis in sign language

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