Gelsinger

Gelsinger Meaning & Origin

About Gelsinger
The surname Gelsinger is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Giselher, which means "hostage" or "pledge." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named Giselher. Over time, the name Gelsinger has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gelsinger: 504
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 42,937
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLSNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G04205206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G EH1 L S IH0 N JH ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgɛlsɪnʤər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLSNKR', 'JLSNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G425

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gelsinger in Braille

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

The name Gelsinger in braille

How to sign the name Gelsinger using Sign Language

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

The name Gelsinger in sign language

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