About Gilje
The surname Gilje is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "gil" meaning "ravine" or "narrow valley." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the name likely hailed from a place characterized by such geographical features. The surname Gilje is relatively common in Norway and is often associated with individuals whose ancestors lived in or near a ravine or valley.
The surname Gilje is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gilje 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 Gilje is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gilje in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gilje using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.