About Gellinger
The surname Gellinger is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Gellin," which itself is a diminutive form of the name "Gell." The name "Gell" is believed to have originated from the Old High German word "gallus," meaning "rooster" or "cock." Therefore, the surname Gellinger likely originated as a nickname for someone who displayed characteristics associated with a rooster, such as being proud, confident, or having a loud voice.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gellinger 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 Gellinger in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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