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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The surname Gesme is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Gesme in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.