Gess

Gess Meaning & Origin

About Gess
The surname Gess is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gesse," meaning "goose." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or raised geese. The name may have been given to individuals who were goose herders, goose farmers, or even those who had a physical resemblance to a goose. Over time, the surname Gess has evolved and spread to different regions, often with variations in spelling.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gess: 906
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 26,833
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.31

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KS
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH EH1 S
🌐 IPA
/ʤɛs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KS', 'JS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gess in Braille

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

The name Gess in braille

How to sign the name Gess using Sign Language

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

The name Gess in sign language

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