Geilfuss

Geilfuss Meaning & Origin

About Geilfuss
The surname Geilfuss is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "geil," meaning "lustful" or "passionate," and "fuss," meaning "foot." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had a distinctive or attractive way of walking or had a passionate nature. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Geilfuss: 104
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 156,044
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Geilfuss 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
KLFS
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G04102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AY1 L F AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/geilfuss*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLFS', 'JLFS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G412

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Geilfuss in Braille

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

The name Geilfuss in braille

How to sign the name Geilfuss using Sign Language

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

The name Geilfuss in sign language

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