Gisler

Gisler Meaning & Origin

About Gisler
The surname Gisler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gisel," meaning "hostage" or "pledge." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was held as a hostage or a surety. Over time, the surname Gisler became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found primarily in German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gisler: 571
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 38,691
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gisler 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
JLR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G02406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G IH1 S AH0 L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgɪsələr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JLR', 'KLR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G246

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gisler in Braille

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

The name Gisler in braille

How to sign the name Gisler using Sign Language

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

The name Gisler in sign language

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