Gelsey

Gelsey Meaning & Origin

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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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gelsey: 107
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 152628
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLS
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0420
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G EH1 L S IY0
🌐 IPA
/gelsey*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLS', 'JLS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gelsey in Braille

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

The name Gelsey in braille

How to sign the name Gelsey using Sign Language

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.

The name Gelsey in sign language

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