About Gelband
The surname Gelband is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "gel" meaning "yellow" and "band" meaning "ribbon" or "sash." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who wore a yellow sash or ribbon, possibly indicating a position of authority or distinction within the Jewish community. The surname Gelband is relatively rare and is primarily found among Jewish communities.
The surname Gelband is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gelband 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 Gelband is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gelband in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gelband using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.