Geisel

Geisel Meaning & Origin

About Geisel
The surname Geisel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gisel," meaning "hostage" or "pledge." It was originally a occupational name for someone who worked as a hostage or a pledge, often in a legal or diplomatic context. Over time, the surname Geisel has evolved to become a family name that is now found in various parts of the world.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Geisel: 1,115
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22,944
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.38

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KSL
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AY1 S AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈgaɪsəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KSL', 'JSL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Geisel in Braille

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

The name Geisel in braille

How to sign the name Geisel using Sign Language

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

The name Geisel in sign language

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