Gessel

Gessel Meaning & Origin

About Gessel
The surname Gessel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gesel," meaning "whip" or "scourge." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was strict or severe in nature, or possibly a metonymic occupational name for a whip maker or someone who used a whip in their profession. Over time, the surname Gessel has evolved and spread to different regions, often with variations in spelling.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gessel: 482
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 44,576
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KSL
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G EH1 S AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈgɛsəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KSL', 'JSL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gessel in Braille

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

The name Gessel in braille

How to sign the name Gessel using Sign Language

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

The name Gessel in sign language

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