Gesme

Gesme Meaning & Origin

About Gesme
The surname Gesme is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "gísl" meaning "pledge" or "hostage." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was taken as a hostage or someone who acted as a surety or guarantor. Over time, the surname Gesme became a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gesme: 107
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 152,628
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KSM
🗽 NYSIIS
GANA
🔊 Soundex
G0250
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH EH1 S M
🌐 IPA
/gesme*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KSM', 'JSM')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gesme in Braille

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

The name Gesme in braille

How to sign the name Gesme using Sign Language

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

The name Gesme in sign language

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