About Gesner
The surname Gesner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gesener," meaning "gooseherd" or "one who tends to geese." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a gooseherd or had some association with geese. Over time, the surname Gesner has evolved and spread to different parts of the world, often with variations in spelling.
The surname Gesner is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gesner 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 Gesner is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gesner in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gesner using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.