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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The surname Gelfand is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
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Here's how to represent Gelfand in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.