Gallion

Gallion Meaning & Origin

About Gallion
The surname Gallion is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "gailon," meaning "cheerful" or "joyful." It is a nickname surname given to someone who was known for their cheerful or happy disposition. The name may have also been used as a personal name before becoming a surname. Overall, the meaning of the surname Gallion suggests a person with a bright and optimistic personality.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gallion: 3,161
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10193
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AE1 L Y AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈgæljən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gallion in Braille

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

The name Gallion in braille

How to sign the name Gallion using Sign Language

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

The name Gallion in sign language

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