About Gatling
The surname Gatling is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Gauti," meaning "Geat" or "Goth," combined with the patronymic suffix "-ling," indicating "son of." Therefore, the surname Gatling signifies "son of Gauti" or "descendant of Gauti." It is believed to have originated as a personal name and later evolved into a surname. The name Gatling is relatively rare and is most commonly associated with the United States, particularly in the southern states.
The surname Gatling is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gatling 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 Gatling is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gatling in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gatling using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.