About Gaitor
The surname Gaitor is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "gaiter," meaning "leg covering" or "leg armor." It was originally an occupational name for someone who made or sold gaiters, which were protective coverings for the legs worn by soldiers or horse riders. Over time, the surname Gaitor has evolved and may have variations in spelling, such as Gater or Gaiter.
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The surname Gaitor is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gaitor 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 Gaitor is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gaitor in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gaitor using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.