Gierach

Gierach Meaning & Origin

About Gierach
The surname Gierach is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gir," meaning "vulture." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who had characteristics associated with a vulture, such as a sharp or predatory nature. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gierach: 376
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 54752
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gierach 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

📇 Metaphone
KRK
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G06020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH IH1 R AH0 K
🌐 IPA
/gierach*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRK', 'JRK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gierach in Braille

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

The name Gierach in braille

How to sign the name Gierach using Sign Language

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

The name Gierach in sign language

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