Gallup

Gallup Meaning & Origin

About Gallup
The surname Gallup is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Gallópr," meaning "Galloway horse." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had the characteristics of a horse from Galloway, a region in southwestern Scotland. The name Gallup may have been used to describe someone who was strong, swift, or had a horse-like appearance or behavior. Over time, the surname Gallup has evolved and become a family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gallup: 4,046
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,205
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.37

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gallup 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 Gallup 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 Gallup in Braille

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

The name Gallup in braille

How to sign the name Gallup using Sign Language

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

The name Gallup in sign language

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