About Gilli
The surname Gilli is of Italian origin and is derived from the personal name "Gilio," which itself is a variant of the name "Giles." The name Giles is of Greek origin and means "young goat." Therefore, the surname Gilli is likely to have originated as a nickname for someone who had characteristics associated with a young goat, such as agility or playfulness. Over time, the surname Gilli has become a relatively common Italian surname.
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The surname Gilli is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gilli 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 Gilli is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gilli in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gilli using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.