About Jelsma
The surname Jelsma is of Frisian origin and is derived from the personal name Jel or Jelle, which is a diminutive form of the name Gerard. The suffix -sma indicates a patronymic origin, meaning "son of Jel." Therefore, the surname Jelsma can be interpreted as "son of Jel" or "descendant of Jel."
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The surname Jelsma is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Jelsma based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Jelsma in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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