Geisler

Geisler Meaning & Origin

About Geisler
The surname Geisler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "geisel," meaning "hostage" or "pledge." It was originally an occupational name for someone who worked as a hostage or a pledge, often in the context of a legal or financial agreement. Over time, the surname Geisler became hereditary and was passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Geisler can be found worldwide, particularly in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Geisler: 6,185
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,622
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.1

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Geisler 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
KLR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G02406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AY1 S L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgaɪslər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLR', 'JLR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G246

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Geisler in Braille

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

The name Geisler in braille

How to sign the name Geisler using Sign Language

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

The name Geisler in sign language

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