Geelhoed

Geelhoed Meaning & Origin

About Geelhoed
The surname Geelhoed is of Dutch origin and is derived from the words "geel," meaning yellow, and "hoed," meaning hat. It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who frequently wore a yellow hat. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Geelhoed can be found primarily in the Netherlands and may have ancestral ties to someone who was known for their distinctive yellow hat.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Geelhoed: 176
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 102,197
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Geelhoed 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
JLT
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0403
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G IY1 L HH OW2 D
🌐 IPA
/geelhoed*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JLT', 'KLT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Geelhoed in Braille

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

The name Geelhoed in braille

How to sign the name Geelhoed using Sign Language

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

The name Geelhoed in sign language

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