About Gillen
The surname Gillen is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Giolláin," meaning "descendant of Giollán." The name Giollán is a diminutive form of the personal name Giolla, which translates to "servant" or "follower." The surname Gillen therefore signifies a descendant of someone named Giollán, suggesting a familial connection to a servant or follower.
The surname Gillen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gillen 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 Gillen is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gillen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gillen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.