About Gilliatt
The surname Gilliatt is of English origin and is derived from the personal name "Gilliot" or "Gillot," which itself is a diminutive form of the name "Giles." The name "Giles" is derived from the Greek name "Aegidius," meaning "shield-bearer" or "protector." Therefore, the surname Gilliatt likely originated as a patronymic surname, denoting "the son of Gilliot" or "the son of Giles." It is a relatively rare surname and is mainly found in the United Kingdom.
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The surname Gilliatt is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gilliatt 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 Gilliatt is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gilliatt in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gilliatt using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.