About Gillett
The surname Gillett is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name Giles, which itself is derived from the Greek name Aegidius. The name Aegidius means "shield" or "protection." Therefore, the surname Gillett is believed to have originated as a patronymic surname, meaning it was used to identify the descendants of a person named Giles or Aegidius. The name Gillett signifies a connection to someone who was associated with protection or defense.
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The surname Gillett is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gillett 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 Gillett in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gillett using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.