Geye

Geye Meaning & Origin

About Geye
The surname Geye is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "geye," meaning "guy" or "fellow." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was considered to be a good-natured or friendly person. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Geye: 116
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 143,149
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
K
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH EY1
🌐 IPA
/geye*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('K', 'J')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Geye in Braille

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

The name Geye in braille

How to sign the name Geye using Sign Language

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

The name Geye in sign language

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