Glissman

Glissman Meaning & Origin

About Glissman
The surname Glissman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "glis," meaning "to glide" or "to slide." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was a skilled skater or had a smooth and graceful way of moving. The name may have also been given to someone who lived near a place associated with gliding or sliding, such as a hill or a frozen lake. Overall, the surname Glissman signifies a person with a connection to gliding or sliding.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Glissman: 151
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 115639
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Glissman 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
KLSMN
🗽 NYSIIS
GANA
🔊 Soundex
G402505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G L IH1 S M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/glissman*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLSMN', 'LSMN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G425

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Glissman in Braille

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

The name Glissman in braille

How to sign the name Glissman using Sign Language

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

The name Glissman in sign language

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