About Gallacher
The surname Gallacher is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "gall," meaning "stranger" or "foreigner." It is believed to have originally referred to someone who was not of Gaelic or Celtic descent, possibly an outsider or an immigrant. Over time, the name Gallacher became associated with families who settled in Scotland from other regions, particularly Ireland. Today, the surname Gallacher is most commonly found in Scotland and among Scottish diaspora communities.
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The surname Gallacher is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gallacher 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 Gallacher is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gallacher in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gallacher using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.