Gilboy

Gilboy Meaning & Origin

About Gilboy
The surname Gilboy is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Giolla Bhuí, meaning "son of the yellow-haired lad." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone with fair or blond hair. The prefix "Mac" indicates "son of," while "Giolla Bhuí" refers to the yellow-haired lad. Over time, the name evolved into Gilboy, and individuals with this surname can trace their ancestry back to Ireland.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gilboy: 553
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 39,717
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLP
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0410
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G IH1 L B OY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgɪlbɔɪ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLP', 'JLP')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gilboy in Braille

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

The name Gilboy in braille

How to sign the name Gilboy using Sign Language

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

The name Gilboy in sign language

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