Geisz

Geisz Meaning & Origin

About Geisz
The surname Geisz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "geiz," meaning "stinginess" or "avarice." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was perceived as being miserly or frugal. Over time, this nickname likely became a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Geisz can be found primarily in Germany and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Geisz: 177
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 101737
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Geisz in Braille

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

The name Geisz in braille

How to sign the name Geisz using Sign Language

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

The name Geisz in sign language

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