Gleese

Gleese Meaning & Origin

About Gleese
The surname Gleese is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "glesen," meaning "to read" or "to study." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was a scholar or a scribe. The name may have been given to individuals who were known for their literacy or involvement in education. Over time, the surname Gleese has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gleese: 120
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 139,228
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLS
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G4020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G L IY1 S
🌐 IPA
/gleese*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gleese in Braille

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

The name Gleese in braille

How to sign the name Gleese using Sign Language

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

The name Gleese in sign language

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