About Gilge
The surname Gilge is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Gisel", which means "pledge" or "hostage" in Old High German. It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was held as a hostage or someone who acted as a surety or guarantor. Over time, the surname Gilge has evolved and is now found predominantly in Germany and other German-speaking regions.
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The surname Gilge is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gilge 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 Gilge is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gilge in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gilge using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.