About Geerling
The surname Geerling is of Dutch origin and is derived from the given name Geerling, which is a diminutive form of the name Gerard. The name Gerard itself comes from the Germanic elements "ger" meaning "spear" and "hard" meaning "brave" or "strong." Therefore, the surname Geerling can be interpreted to mean "son of Gerard" or "descendant of Gerard," indicating a familial connection to someone named Gerard who was known for their bravery or strength.
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The surname Geerling is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Geerling 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 Geerling is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Geerling in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Geerling using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.