Geswein

Geswein Meaning & Origin

About Geswein
The surname Geswein is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "geswin," meaning "quick" or "nimble." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their agility or swiftness. Over time, the name Geswein became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, representing the family's ancestral connection to this characteristic.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Geswein: 216
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 86,314
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KSN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G EH1 S W AY0 N
🌐 IPA
/geswein*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KSN', 'JSN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Geswein in Braille

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

The name Geswein in braille

How to sign the name Geswein using Sign Language

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

The name Geswein in sign language

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