About Gidlund
The surname Gidlund is of Swedish origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "gid" and "lund." "Gid" is believed to be a variant of the name "Gud," which means "God" in Swedish. "Lund" refers to a grove or small forest. Therefore, the surname Gidlund can be interpreted to mean "God's grove" or "God's forest." It likely originated as a locational or topographical surname, indicating that the bearer lived near or owned a grove associated with religious or spiritual significance.
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The surname Gidlund is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gidlund based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Gidlund in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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