Gelso

Gelso Meaning & Origin

About Gelso
The surname Gelso is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "gelso," which means "mulberry tree" in Italian. It is a topographic surname that likely originated from someone who lived near or worked with mulberry trees. The mulberry tree has historical significance in Italy, particularly in relation to silk production, as the leaves of the tree are the primary food source for silkworms. Therefore, the surname Gelso may have been given to individuals associated with the cultivation or processing of silk.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gelso: 119
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 140,157
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLS
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0420
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH EH1 L S OW0
🌐 IPA
/gelso*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLS', 'JLS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gelso in Braille

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

The name Gelso in braille

How to sign the name Gelso using Sign Language

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

The name Gelso in sign language

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