About Gault
The surname Gault is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "gautr," meaning "a Goth" or "a Geat." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was thought to resemble or have characteristics associated with the Goths or Geats, ancient Germanic tribes. Over time, the surname Gault has evolved and spread, becoming a relatively common surname in Scotland and other English-speaking countries.
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The surname Gault is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gault 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 Gault is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gault in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gault using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.