Guelda
Guelda Meaning & Origin
About Guelda
The surname Guelda is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "waltan," meaning "to rule" or "to govern." It is a variant of the surname Wald, which was often used as a given name in medieval times. As a surname, Guelda likely originated as a patronymic, indicating that the bearer was the son of someone named Wald or had a connection to the concept of ruling or governing.
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Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Guelda is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Guelda: 126
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 133,863
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.04
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Guelda 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 Guelda is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Guelda in Braille
Here's how to represent Guelda in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Guelda using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Guelda using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
