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Definitions for geisel
ˈgaɪ zəlgeisel
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Princeton's WordNet
Geisel, Theodor Seuss Geisel, Dr. Seussnoun
United States writer of children's books (1904-1991)
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Geisel is a German surname meaning "hostage" or "pledge." In a broader context, it is most recognized as the real last name of the renowned American children's author Dr. Seuss, whose real name was Theodor Seuss Geisel. It can also refer to the Geisel Library in California, named in his honor.
Surnames Frequency by Census Records
GEISEL
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Geisel is ranked #22944 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
The Geisel surname appeared 1,115 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Geisel.
94.7% or 1,056 total occurrences were White.
3.3% or 37 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
0.9% or 10 total occurrences were of two or more races.
0.6% or 7 total occurrences were Black.
0.4% or 5 total occurrences were Asian.
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Usage in printed sourcesFrom:
- [["1901","3"],["1908","1"],["1911","1"],["1920","1"],["1932","6"],["1937","1"],["1939","1"],["1940","5"],["1946","1"],["1949","15"],["1952","1"],["1953","8"],["1954","1"],["1964","1"],["1967","3"],["1969","4"],["1971","1"],["1972","1"],["1976","1"],["1979","1"],["1981","1"],["1983","1"],["1984","3"],["1985","1"],["1989","1"],["1991","1"],["1994","1"],["1995","3"],["1996","12"],["1997","3"],["1998","10"],["1999","1"],["2000","6"],["2002","3"],["2003","2"],["2004","2"],["2005","2"],["2007","8"],["2008","1"]]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of geisel in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of geisel in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of geisel in a Sentence
Health Minister Luiz Henrique Mandetta:
The same thing happened with Andreas Geisel, we had bought them, they delivered the first part. The United States, even with a contract, everything signed, with the money ready to pay, they said they no longer had them :' We can't make that delivery.'.
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