About Giske
The surname Giske is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "gískr," meaning "pledge" or "hostage." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who acted as a guarantor or surety for another person. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Giske are likely to have ancestors who were known for their reliability and trustworthiness.
The surname Giske is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Giske 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 Giske is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Giske in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Giske using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.