Save Type Surname (from given name) Usage German Pronounced Pron. GEES-brekt [key] Other Forms FormsGießbrecht, Giesebrecht, Gijsbrecht Meaning & History A variant of the given name Giselbert, which in turn is related to Gilbert. Possibly used in reference to Gjisbrecht IV van Amstel, a 13th century Dutch noble.
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