About Galt
The surname Galt is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "gata," meaning "road" or "street." It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a road or street. Over time, the name Galt may have also been used as a locational name for individuals who hailed from a place named Galt.
The surname Galt is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Galt 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 Galt is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Galt in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Galt using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.