Gessell

Gessell Meaning & Origin

About Gessell
The surname Gessell is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "geselle," meaning "companion" or "journeyman." It was originally used as an occupational name for someone who was a skilled worker or craftsman, often traveling from place to place to gain experience and knowledge in their trade. The name Gessell signifies a person who was a skilled and experienced worker, emphasizing their expertise and ability to work independently.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gessell: 231
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 81,772
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gessell based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gessell in Braille

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

The name Gessell in braille

How to sign the name Gessell using Sign Language

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

The name Gessell in sign language

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