About Gehrlein
The surname Gehrlein is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gerlīn," meaning "little spear." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was small in stature or had a slender build. The name may have also been given to someone who was skilled in using a spear or had a spear-like quality in their personality. Over time, the surname Gehrlein has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.
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The surname Gehrlein is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gehrlein 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 Gehrlein is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gehrlein in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gehrlein using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.