About Gallian
The surname Gallian is of Italian origin and is derived from the personal name Galliano, which itself is a variant of the name Gallus. The name Gallus was a Roman cognomen meaning "rooster" or "cock." Therefore, the surname Gallian likely originated as a nickname for someone who displayed characteristics associated with a rooster, such as being proud, confident, or flamboyant. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
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The surname Gallian is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gallian 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 Gallian is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gallian in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gallian using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.