About Gilhousen
The surname Gilhousen is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Gil," which means "bright" or "shining," and "Housen," which means "house" or "dwelling." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Gilhousen can be interpreted as "bright house" or "shining dwelling." It likely originated as a descriptive name for someone who lived in or near a notable or well-lit house.
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The surname Gilhousen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gilhousen 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 Gilhousen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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