About Gilland
The surname Gilland is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Gille Fhaolain, meaning "son of the servant of St. Fillan." The name Fillan is associated with an early Scottish saint, and the surname Gilland suggests a connection to this saint through a family ancestor who served him. Over time, the name has undergone variations in spelling and pronunciation, such as Gillan, Gillen, and Gillon.
The surname Gilland is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gilland 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 Gilland in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gilland using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.