About Gielen
The surname Gielen is of Dutch origin and is derived from the given name Giel, which is a short form of the name Aegidius. Aegidius is derived from the Greek word "aigidion," meaning "young goat." Therefore, the surname Gielen can be interpreted to mean "son of Giel" or "descendant of Aegidius."
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The surname Gielen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gielen 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 Gielen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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