About Gildea
The surname Gildea is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Giolla Dé, meaning "son of the servant of God." It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a male ancestor who was associated with religious service or devotion. The name reflects the strong influence of Christianity in Irish culture and signifies a connection to spirituality or religious devotion.
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The surname Gildea is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gildea 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 Gildea is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gildea in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gildea using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.