Gisch

Gisch Meaning & Origin

About Gisch
The surname Gisch is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gis," meaning "arrow." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was swift or agile, or possibly as an occupational name for an archer. The name Gisch may also have Jewish origins, derived from the Yiddish word "gish," meaning "goose." Overall, the surname Gisch is associated with qualities of speed, agility, or possibly a connection to archery or geese.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gisch: 166
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 107,134
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JX
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH IH1 SH
🌐 IPA
/gisch*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JX', 'KX')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gisch in Braille

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

The name Gisch in braille

How to sign the name Gisch using Sign Language

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

The name Gisch in sign language

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