Gibeault

Gibeault Meaning & Origin

About Gibeault
The surname Gibeault is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "gibeau," meaning "gibbet" or "gallows." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who lived near a gallows or was associated with the punishment of hanging. Over time, the surname Gibeault has evolved and is now primarily found in French-speaking regions, particularly in Canada.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gibeault: 445
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 47,614
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KPLT
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G01043
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
ZH IH0 B OW1
🌐 IPA
/ʒɪˈboʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KPLT', 'JPLT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G143

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gibeault in Braille

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

The name Gibeault in braille

How to sign the name Gibeault using Sign Language

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

The name Gibeault in sign language

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