Gels

Gels Meaning & Origin

About Gels
The surname Gels is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gelse," meaning "wasp." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who displayed characteristics associated with a wasp, such as being quick or aggressive. Surnames often developed from personal characteristics or occupations, and Gels is an example of a surname that likely originated from a descriptive nickname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gels: 117
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 142,108
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLS
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G042
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH EH1 L Z
🌐 IPA
/ʤɛlz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLS', 'JLS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gels in Braille

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

The name Gels in braille

How to sign the name Gels using Sign Language

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

The name Gels in sign language

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