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.
The surname Gilliand is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Gilliand in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.