Gilet

Gilet Meaning & Origin

About Gilet
The surname Gilet is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "gilet," meaning "vest" or "waistcoat." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or sold vests. The name Gilet may also have been used as a nickname for someone who frequently wore a vest or had a distinctive vest-like appearance. Over time, the surname Gilet has spread beyond France and can be found in various parts of the world.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gilet: 122
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 137,327
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLT
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0403
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G IH0 L IY1 T
🌐 IPA
/gilet*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLT', 'JLT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gilet in Braille

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

The name Gilet in braille

How to sign the name Gilet using Sign Language

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

The name Gilet in sign language

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