About Gelsey
The surname Gelsey is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "gæls," meaning "a hostage" or "a pledge." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who acted as a surety or guarantor for another person. Over time, this nickname evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations.
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The surname Gelsey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gelsey 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 Gelsey is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gelsey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gelsey using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.