About Gaiters
The surname Gaiters is derived from the Middle English word "gaiter," which refers to a protective covering for the leg or ankle. It is believed that the surname Gaiters was originally given to individuals who made or wore gaiters, or possibly to those who had a profession or association with them. As surnames often originated from a person's occupation or distinguishing characteristics, Gaiters likely denoted someone involved in the production or use of gaiters.
The surname Gaiters is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gaiters based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Gaiters is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gaiters in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gaiters using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.