About Galgon
The surname Galgon is of Polish origin and is derived from the personal name Galgó, which itself is a diminutive form of the name Galgán. The name Galgán is believed to have originated from the Old Polish word "galgan," meaning "gallows." As a surname, Galgon likely originated as a nickname for someone who lived near a gallows or had some association with it. It may also have been a surname given to an executioner or someone involved in the administration of justice.
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The surname Galgon is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Galgon 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 Galgon is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Galgon in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Galgon using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.