Gisi

Gisi Meaning & Origin

About Gisi
The surname Gisi is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Giso, which itself is derived from the Old High German word "gīs," meaning "hostage" or "pledge." The name Gisi likely originated as a nickname for someone who was taken as a hostage or pledge, or it could have been a name given to someone who acted as a guarantor or surety. Over time, the surname Gisi became established and passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gisi: 472
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 45347
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gisi 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
JS
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH IY1 S IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈʤisi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JS', 'KS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gisi in Braille

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

The name Gisi in braille

How to sign the name Gisi using Sign Language

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

The name Gisi in sign language

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