Gillean

Gillean Meaning & Origin

About Gillean
The surname Gillean is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Gille Eathain, meaning "son of the servant of Saint John." It is believed to have originated from a medieval Scottish clan associated with the Isle of Mull. The name Gillean signifies a familial connection to a person who served or was devoted to Saint John, a prominent figure in Christianity.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Gillean is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Gillean: 557
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 39,486
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gillean based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G IH1 L AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈgɪlən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLN', 'JLN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gillean in Braille

Here's how to represent Gillean in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Gillean in braille

How to sign the name Gillean using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Gillean using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Gillean in sign language

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