About Gilfus
The surname Gilfus is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Giselher," which means "hostage" or "pledge." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named Giselher. Over time, the name evolved into Gilfus, and individuals with this surname can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.
The surname Gilfus is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gilfus 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 Gilfus in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gilfus using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.