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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The surname Gallow is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Gallow in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.