Gressley

Gressley Meaning & Origin

About Gressley
The surname Gressley is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gressel," meaning "hazel tree." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or worked with hazel trees. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone with hazel-colored eyes or hair. Overall, the surname Gressley is associated with hazel trees and their characteristics.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gressley: 306
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 64,891
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KRSL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
GA
πŸ”Š Soundex
G60240
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R EH1 S L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgrΙ›sli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KRSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G624

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gressley in Braille

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

The name Gressley in braille

How to sign the name Gressley using Sign Language

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

The name Gressley in sign language

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