Gissel

Gissel Meaning & Origin

About Gissel
The surname Gissel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gisel," meaning "hostage" or "pledge." It was originally a nickname given to someone who was held as a hostage or a pledge, possibly indicating a person of importance or someone who had been taken captive. Over time, the surname Gissel became hereditary and was passed down through generations, no longer necessarily carrying the literal meaning of its origin.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gissel: 245
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 78,040
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gissel 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
JSL
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G IH1 S AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/gissel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JSL', 'KSL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gissel in Braille

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

The name Gissel in braille

How to sign the name Gissel using Sign Language

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

The name Gissel in sign language

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