Gallow

Gallow Meaning & Origin

About Gallow
The surname Gallow is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "gal," meaning "strife" or "gall," meaning "foreigner." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was considered a troublemaker or an outsider. The name may have been given to individuals who were involved in disputes or conflicts, or to those who were not native to the area. Over time, the surname Gallow has evolved and may have variations in spelling, such as Gallows or Gallowsky.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gallow: 1,027
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 24,388
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.35

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KL
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AE1 L OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgæloʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KL', 'KLF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gallow in Braille

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

The name Gallow in braille

How to sign the name Gallow using Sign Language

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

The name Gallow in sign language

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