Gilliand

Gilliand Meaning & Origin

About Gilliand
The surname Gilliand 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 Gilliand suggests a familial connection to someone who served or was devoted to St. Fillan. Over time, the spelling of the name has evolved to Gilliand.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gilliand: 440
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 48,060
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gilliand 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 Gilliand is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KLNT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
GA
πŸ”Š Soundex
G04053
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
G IH1 L IY0 AH0 N D
🌐 IPA
/ˈgΙͺliΙ™nd/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KLNT', 'JLNT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G453

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gilliand in Braille

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

The name Gilliand in braille

How to sign the name Gilliand using Sign Language

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

The name Gilliand in sign language

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