Gissler

Gissler Meaning & Origin

About Gissler
The surname Gissler 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 for someone who was held as a hostage or a surety. Over time, the surname Gissler became a hereditary surname and was passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Gissler can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gissler: 148
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 117480
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gissler in Braille

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

The name Gissler in braille

How to sign the name Gissler using Sign Language

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

The name Gissler in sign language

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