Geyer

Geyer Meaning & Origin

About Geyer
The surname Geyer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "geier," meaning "vulture." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who had certain characteristics associated with a vulture, such as a sharp or hooked nose, or perhaps someone who had a predatory or opportunistic nature. Over time, the surname Geyer became hereditary and passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Geyer can be found worldwide, particularly in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Geyer: 7,962
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,456
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.7

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G EY1 ER0
🌐 IPA
/geɪər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KR', 'JR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Geyer in Braille

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

The name Geyer in braille

How to sign the name Geyer using Sign Language

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

The name Geyer in sign language

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