Geiss

Geiss Meaning & Origin

About Geiss
The surname Geiss is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "geiz," meaning "stinginess" or "greed." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was perceived as being stingy or miserly. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Geiss can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Geiss: 1,202
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21672
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.41

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KS
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AY1 S
🌐 IPA
/gaɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KS', 'JS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Geiss in Braille

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

The name Geiss in braille

How to sign the name Geiss using Sign Language

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

The name Geiss in sign language

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