About Gilfoy
The surname Gilfoy is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Giolla Phóil, meaning "son of the servant of St. Paul." It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from an ancestor who was associated with or devoted to St. Paul. The name Gilfoy is relatively rare and primarily found in Ireland.
The surname Gilfoy is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gilfoy 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 Gilfoy is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gilfoy in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gilfoy using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.