TheNameDBGeller
OccupationalMeaning
One who is yellow or pale, or a money changer.
Etymology
Derived from Middle High German 'gel' (yellow) or Yiddish 'gelt' (money) with the agent suffix '-er.' The surname may indicate someone with a yellow complexion or someone involved in money-changing.
About the Geller Surname
A German or Yiddish surname with either descriptive or occupational origins. The name may reflect either physical characteristics or involvement in financial transactions.
Distribution
Found in German-speaking and Jewish communities, particularly in Central Europe and North America.
Notable Bearers
Limited historical documentation