Gesse

Gesse Meaning & Origin

About Gesse
The surname Gesse 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 physical characteristics resembling a goose. Over time, the surname Gesse has evolved and spread to different regions, becoming less associated with its original occupational meaning.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gesse: 165
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 107,669
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gesse in Braille

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

The name Gesse in braille

How to sign the name Gesse using Sign Language

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

The name Gesse in sign language

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