About Gentil
The surname Gentil is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "gentil," meaning "noble" or "gentle." It was originally used as a nickname for someone who displayed noble or courteous behavior. Over time, it evolved into a hereditary surname and is now found among individuals of French, Italian, and Portuguese descent.
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The surname Gentil is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gentil 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 Gentil is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gentil in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gentil using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.