About Gildersleeve
The surname Gildersleeve is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "gild" meaning "gold" and "sleve" meaning "valley." Therefore, the name Gildersleeve can be interpreted to mean "valley of gold." It is likely that the name originally referred to someone who lived in or near a valley where gold was found or worked, or it could have been a nickname for someone who was associated with wealth or prosperity.
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The surname Gildersleeve is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gildersleeve based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Gildersleeve in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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