Gless

Gless Meaning & Origin

About Gless
The surname Gless is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Gleis," which means "track" or "path." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who lived near a track or path, or perhaps someone who was known for their skill in navigating or guiding others. Over time, the name evolved into Gless and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gless: 276
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 70,833
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLS
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G L EH1 S
🌐 IPA
/glɛs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gless in Braille

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

The name Gless in braille

How to sign the name Gless using Sign Language

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

The name Gless in sign language

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