Gleich

Gleich Meaning & Origin

About Gleich
The surname Gleich is of German origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation suggests that it is derived from the Middle High German word "gleich," meaning "equal" or "similar." This could have been a nickname given to someone who was considered to be equal or similar to someone else in some way. Another possibility is that it originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a flat or level area, as "gleich" can also mean "level" or "even." Additionally, Gleich could have been a variant spelling of the surname Gleis, which means "track" or "railway" in German, indicating a possible occupational origin.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gleich: 682
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 33,450
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.23

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KLX
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
GA
πŸ”Š Soundex
G4020
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
G L AY1 K
🌐 IPA
/glaΙͺk/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KLX', 'KLK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gleich in Braille

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

The name Gleich in braille

How to sign the name Gleich using Sign Language

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

The name Gleich in sign language

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