Gallatin

Gallatin Meaning & Origin

About Gallatin
The surname Gallatin is of French origin and is derived from the place name "Gallatin" in the Haute-Savoie region of France. It is believed to have originated from the Gaulish word "gall," meaning "foreigner" or "stranger." The name likely referred to someone who came from the region of Gallatin or was associated with it in some way. Over time, individuals with the surname Gallatin migrated to other countries, including the United States, where the name has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gallatin: 1,137
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22592
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.39

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gallatin 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 Gallatin is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLTN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G040305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AE1 L AH0 T IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈgælətɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G435

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gallatin in Braille

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

The name Gallatin in braille

How to sign the name Gallatin using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Gallatin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Gallatin in sign language

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