About Gelman
The surname Gelman is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "gel" meaning "yellow" and "man" meaning "man." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone involved in the production or trade of yellow dyes. Alternatively, it could have been a nickname for someone with yellowish or fair hair.
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The surname Gelman is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gelman 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 Gelman in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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