Gilbreath

Gilbreath Meaning & Origin

About Gilbreath
The surname Gilbreath is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Gille Bhreathnach, meaning "son of the servant of St. Brendan." The name refers to someone who was a devotee or servant of St. Brendan, an Irish saint known for his legendary voyages. Over time, the name evolved into Gilbreath and has been passed down through generations as a surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gilbreath: 4,804
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,980
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.63

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLPR0
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0416030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G IH1 L B R EH2 TH
🌐 IPA
/ˈgɪlˌbrɛθ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLPR0', 'JLPRT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G416

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gilbreath in Braille

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

The name Gilbreath in braille

How to sign the name Gilbreath using Sign Language

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

The name Gilbreath in sign language

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