Gessler

Gessler Meaning & Origin

About Gessler
The surname Gessler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gesse," meaning "goose." It is an occupational surname that was given to someone who either worked as a gooseherd or was associated with geese in some way. The name Gessler may also have been used as a nickname for someone who had physical characteristics or traits resembling a goose. Overall, the surname Gessler is linked to the occupation or association with geese.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gessler: 843
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 28,333
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.29

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gessler 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
KSLR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G02406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G EH1 S AH0 L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgɛsələr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KSLR', 'JSLR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G246

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gessler in Braille

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

The name Gessler in braille

How to sign the name Gessler using Sign Language

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

The name Gessler in sign language

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