Gist

Gist Meaning & Origin

About Gist
The surname Gist is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "giste," meaning "guest" or "lodger." It was originally used as a nickname for someone who was a frequent visitor or a temporary resident. Over time, the name Gist became a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Gist can be found primarily in the United States.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gist: 6,422
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,419
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.18

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gist 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 Gist is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
JST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
GA
πŸ”Š Soundex
G023
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH IH1 S T
🌐 IPA
/Κ€Ιͺst/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('JST', 'KST')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gist in Braille

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

The name Gist in braille

How to sign the name Gist using Sign Language

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

The name Gist in sign language

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