Gysin

Gysin Meaning & Origin

About Gysin
The surname Gysin is of Swiss-German origin and is derived from the personal name Giso, which itself is derived from the Old High German word "gīs," meaning "pledge" or "hostage." The name Gysin likely originated as a nickname for someone who was a hostage or a pledge, or it could have been a name given to someone who acted as a guarantor or surety. Over time, the surname Gysin became established and passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gysin: 194
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 94,311
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gysin 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
KSN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH IH1 S IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/gysin*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KSN', 'JSN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gysin in Braille

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

The name Gysin in braille

How to sign the name Gysin using Sign Language

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

The name Gysin in sign language

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