Gilbertsen

Gilbertsen Meaning & Origin

About Gilbertsen
The surname Gilbertsen is of Scandinavian origin and is derived from the given name Gilbert, which itself comes from the Germanic elements "gil" meaning "hostage" or "pledge" and "berht" meaning "bright" or "famous." The suffix "-sen" indicates "son of," making Gilbertsen mean "son of Gilbert." This surname suggests a lineage or descent from an ancestor named Gilbert, reflecting the patronymic naming tradition common in Scandinavian countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gilbertsen: 203
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 90853
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gilbertsen 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
KLPRTSN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G041063205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G IH1 L B ER0 T S AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/gilbertsen*/
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('KLPRTSN', 'JLPRTSN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G416

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gilbertsen in Braille

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

The name Gilbertsen in braille

How to sign the name Gilbertsen using Sign Language

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

The name Gilbertsen in sign language

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