Gierisch

Gierisch Meaning & Origin

About Gierisch
The surname Gierisch is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gir(e)" meaning "vulture" or "bird of prey." 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, the surname Gierisch became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gierisch: 168
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 106,096
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRX
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G06020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH IY1 R IH0 SH
🌐 IPA
/gierisch*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRX', 'JRX')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gierisch in Braille

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

The name Gierisch in braille

How to sign the name Gierisch using Sign Language

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

The name Gierisch in sign language

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