Genser

Genser Meaning & Origin

About Genser
The surname Genser is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "genser," meaning "gander" or "male goose." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who either worked with geese or had characteristics associated with a gander, such as being protective or watchful. Over time, the surname Genser has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Genser: 284
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 69,170
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JNSR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G05206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH EH1 N S ER0
🌐 IPA
/genser*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JNSR', 'KNSR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G526

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Genser in Braille

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

The name Genser in braille

How to sign the name Genser using Sign Language

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

The name Genser in sign language

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