Geiman

Geiman Meaning & Origin

About Geiman
The surname Geiman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "geimann," meaning "companion" or "fellow." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was a companion or associate, or possibly referred to someone who was a member of a guild or a social group. Over time, the surname Geiman has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Geiman: 505
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 42,858
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Geiman 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 Geiman is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KMN
🗽 NYSIIS
GANA
🔊 Soundex
G0505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AY1 M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈgaɪmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KMN', 'JMN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G550

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Geiman in Braille

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

The name Geiman in braille

How to sign the name Geiman using Sign Language

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

The name Geiman in sign language

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