Gish

Gish Meaning & Origin

About Gish
The surname Gish is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "gisc," meaning "a young goat." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who displayed characteristics associated with a young goat, such as agility or playfulness. Over time, this nickname evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gish: 3,768
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,711
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.28

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gish in Braille

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

The name Gish in braille

How to sign the name Gish using Sign Language

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

The name Gish in sign language

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