Gielow

Gielow Meaning & Origin

About Gielow
The surname Gielow is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Gielo, which is a diminutive form of the name Giel, itself a short form of the name Giles. The name Giles is derived from the Greek name Aegidius, meaning "shield-bearer" or "protector." Therefore, the surname Gielow can be interpreted to mean "son of Giel" or "descendant of Giel," indicating a familial connection to someone named Giel or Giles, who was likely known for their protective or guardian qualities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gielow: 544
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 40,261
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gielow based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KL
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH IY1 L OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈʤiloʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KL', 'JLF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gielow in Braille

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

The name Gielow in braille

How to sign the name Gielow using Sign Language

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

The name Gielow in sign language

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