Gilbraith

Gilbraith Meaning & Origin

About Gilbraith
The surname Gilbraith is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic personal name "Gille Brath," meaning "servant of judgment." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was considered wise or judicious. Over time, the name evolved into Gilbraith and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gilbraith: 159
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 110825
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLPR0
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0416030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G IH1 L B R EY2 TH
🌐 IPA
/gilbraith*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLPR0', 'JLPRT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G416

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gilbraith in Braille

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

The name Gilbraith in braille

How to sign the name Gilbraith using Sign Language

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

The name Gilbraith in sign language

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