Gallacher

Gallacher Meaning & Origin

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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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Gallacher is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Gallacher: 650
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 34,758
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.22

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.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLXR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G040206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AE1 L AH0 K ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgæləkər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLXR', 'KLKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G426

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gallacher in Braille

Here's how to represent Gallacher in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Gallacher in braille

How to sign the name Gallacher using Sign Language

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.

The name Gallacher in sign language

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