About Gelineau
The surname Gelineau is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "geline," meaning "chicken" or "hen." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who resembled a chicken or had chicken-like characteristics. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Gelineau are likely to have ancestors who were associated with chickens or had some connection to them.
The surname Gelineau is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gelineau 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 Gelineau is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gelineau in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gelineau using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.