Geissel

Geissel Meaning & Origin

About Geissel
The surname Geissel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "geissel," meaning "whip" or "scourge." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or used whips or scourges. The name may have also been given to someone who had a strict or disciplinarian personality. Over time, the surname Geissel has evolved and spread to different regions, often with variations in spelling.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Geissel: 208
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 89,069
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Geissel 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
KSL
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AY1 S AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/geissel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KSL', 'JSL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Geissel in Braille

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

The name Geissel in braille

How to sign the name Geissel using Sign Language

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

The name Geissel in sign language

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