About Gidney
The surname Gidney is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Gid(e)" or "Gidde," which was a short form of the name "Gideon." The name Gideon itself has Hebrew origins and means "mighty warrior" or "destroyer." Therefore, the surname Gidney is likely to have originally been a nickname or a patronymic surname given to someone who was associated with the name Gideon or possessed qualities associated with a mighty warrior.
The surname Gidney is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gidney based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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