About Gilk
The surname Gilk is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Giolla Eathain," meaning "son of the servant of Saint John." It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from an ancestor who was associated with Saint John. The name Gilk suggests a connection to religious devotion and may have been originally used to identify individuals who were servants or followers of Saint John.
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The surname Gilk is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gilk 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 Gilk is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gilk in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gilk using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.