About Gilks
The surname Gilks is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name Giles, which itself is derived from the Greek name Aegidius. The name Giles was popularized by the cult of a 7th-century French saint, and it means "young goat" or "kid." Over time, the surname Gilks evolved as a patronymic form of Giles, indicating "son of Giles." The name Gilks is relatively rare and is primarily found in the United Kingdom.
The surname Gilks is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gilks 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 Gilks is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gilks in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gilks using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.