Gignilliat

Gignilliat Meaning & Origin

About Gignilliat
The surname Gignilliat is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "gignol," meaning "puppet." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was either a puppeteer or had puppet-like characteristics. Over time, the name evolved to Gignilliat, and individuals with this surname can be found primarily in the United States, particularly in the state of South Carolina.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gignilliat: 174
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 103,181
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JNLT
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0250403
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G IH0 N IH1 L JH AH0 T AH0
🌐 IPA
/gignilliat*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JNLT', 'KKNLT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G254

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gignilliat in Braille

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

The name Gignilliat in braille

How to sign the name Gignilliat using Sign Language

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

The name Gignilliat in sign language

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