Gesualdo

Gesualdo Meaning & Origin

About Gesualdo
The surname Gesualdo is of Italian origin and is derived from the personal name Gesualdo, which itself is derived from the Germanic name Giswald. The name Gesualdo is primarily found in southern Italy, particularly in the regions of Campania and Puglia. It is believed to have originated as a patronymic surname, indicating that the bearer was the son of someone named Gesualdo. The exact meaning of the name is uncertain, but it is thought to have associations with protection or battle.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gesualdo: 405
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 51,396
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gesualdo 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

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KSLT
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G020430
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G EH2 S UW0 OW0 L AA1 JH OW0
🌐 IPA
/gesualdo*/
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('KSLT', 'JSLT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G243

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gesualdo in Braille

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

The name Gesualdo in braille

How to sign the name Gesualdo using Sign Language

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

The name Gesualdo in sign language

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