Geil

Geil Meaning & Origin

About Geil
The surname Geil is of German origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Middle High German word "geil," meaning "lustful" or "passionate," suggesting that the name may have originally been a nickname for someone with a strong sexual desire. Alternatively, it could be a variant of the surname Geier, which means "vulture" in German, possibly indicating that the name was given to someone who had vulture-like characteristics such as a sharp nose or keen eyesight. As with many surnames, the exact meaning and origin can vary depending on the specific family history.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Geil: 1,301
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 20421
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.44

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Geil 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
KL
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AY1 L
🌐 IPA
/gaɪl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KL', 'JL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Geil in Braille

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

The name Geil in braille

How to sign the name Geil using Sign Language

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

The name Geil in sign language

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