Gaylord

Gaylord Meaning & Origin

About Gaylord
The surname Gaylord is of English origin and is derived from the Old French name "Gaillard," meaning "joyful" or "lively." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was cheerful or full of life. Over time, the name evolved into Gaylord, and individuals with this surname can be found primarily in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gaylord: 5,159
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,567
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.75

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gaylord 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 Gaylord is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLRT
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G04063
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G EY1 L AO2 R D
🌐 IPA
/ˈgeɪˌlɔrd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G463

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gaylord in Braille

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

The name Gaylord in braille

How to sign the name Gaylord using Sign Language

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

The name Gaylord in sign language

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