Gall
Gall Meaning & Origin
About Gall
The surname Gall is of Germanic origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could derive from the Old High German word "gallus," meaning "rooster" or "cock," and may have been a nickname for someone who displayed rooster-like characteristics such as being proud or courageous. Alternatively, it could be a topographic name for someone who lived near a ravine or narrow passage, derived from the Middle High German word "galle," meaning "gorge" or "ravine." The surname Gall is also found in other cultures, such as the Scottish and Irish, where it may have different origins and meanings.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Gall is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Gall: 9,658
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 3681
- Frequency per 100k people: 3.27
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gall based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Gall in Braille
Here's how to represent Gall in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Gall using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Gall using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
