Gallon

Gallon Meaning & Origin

About Gallon
The surname Gallon is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "gallon," meaning "a measure of liquid." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was involved in the trade or production of gallons, or it could have been a metonymic occupational name for a wine merchant or a tavern keeper. The surname Gallon may also have been given to someone who had a large or round belly, resembling a gallon measure. Overall, the surname Gallon is associated with the measurement of liquid or the wine trade in medieval France.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gallon: 1,329
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 20099
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.45

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gallon based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gallon in Braille

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

The name Gallon in braille

How to sign the name Gallon using Sign Language

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

The name Gallon in sign language

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