About Gauld
The surname Gauld is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Gauldr," meaning "wand" or "magic staff." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was skilled in the use of a wand or staff, possibly indicating a person with magical or mystical abilities. Over time, the name Gauld evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations.
The surname Gauld is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gauld 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 Gauld is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gauld in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gauld using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.