Geuss

Geuss Meaning & Origin

About Geuss
The surname Geuss is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gus," meaning "goose." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or owned geese. The name may have been given to a goose herder, a goose farmer, or someone who dealt with geese in some other way. Over time, the surname Geuss has evolved and spread, becoming a relatively common surname in various German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Geuss: 184
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 98,553
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JS
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G UW1 S
🌐 IPA
/geuss*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JS', 'KS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Geuss in Braille

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

The name Geuss in braille

How to sign the name Geuss using Sign Language

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

The name Geuss in sign language

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