Gallop

Gallop Meaning & Origin

About Gallop
The surname Gallop is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "galop," meaning "to gallop." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a horseman or a messenger, known for their fast-paced riding style. The name Gallop signifies speed, agility, and perhaps a connection to the equestrian world.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gallop: 1,770
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16,295
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.6

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLP
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0401
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AE1 L AH0 P
🌐 IPA
/ˈgæləp/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gallop in Braille

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

The name Gallop in braille

How to sign the name Gallop using Sign Language

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

The name Gallop in sign language

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