Geisman

Geisman Meaning & Origin

About Geisman
The surname Geisman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "geiz," meaning "stinginess" or "miserliness." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was perceived as being frugal or thrifty. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Geisman are likely to have ancestors who were known for their economical habits or prudent nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Geisman: 146
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 118,853
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KSMN
🗽 NYSIIS
GANA
🔊 Soundex
G02505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AY1 S M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/geisman*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KSMN', 'JSMN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G255

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Geisman in Braille

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

The name Geisman in braille

How to sign the name Geisman using Sign Language

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

The name Geisman in sign language

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