Gelfand

Gelfand Meaning & Origin

About Gelfand
The surname Gelfand is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "gelfand," meaning "goldsmith." It is a occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked as goldsmiths or were involved in the gold trade. The name Gelfand is relatively common among Jewish communities and can be found in various parts of the world.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gelfand: 1,410
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 19,234
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.48

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KLFNT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
GA
πŸ”Š Soundex
G041053
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
G EH1 L F AH0 N D
🌐 IPA
/ˈgΙ›lfΙ™nd/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KLFNT', 'JLFNT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G415

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gelfand in Braille

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

The name Gelfand in braille

How to sign the name Gelfand using Sign Language

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

The name Gelfand in sign language

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