Girsch

Girsch Meaning & Origin

About Girsch
The surname Girsch is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gir," meaning "vulture." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had vulture-like characteristics or behavior, such as having a sharp nose or being keen-eyed. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Girsch can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Girsch: 250
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 76,768
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JRX
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0620
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G ER1 SH
🌐 IPA
/girsch*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JRX', 'KRX')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Girsch in Braille

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

The name Girsch in braille

How to sign the name Girsch using Sign Language

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

The name Girsch in sign language

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