About Gilkey
The surname Gilkey is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name MacGilleChaoil, meaning "son of the servant of the slender one." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who was thin or slender. Over time, it evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.
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The surname Gilkey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gilkey 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 Gilkey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gilkey using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.