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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The surname Gissel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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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Here's how to represent Gissel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.