About Gilligan
The surname Gilligan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Giolla Ghain," meaning "son of the servant of St. Canice." The name is associated with County Donegal in Ireland and is believed to have originated from a family who served as hereditary keepers of the bell of St. Canice. Over time, the name evolved to Gilligan, and those who bear this surname are likely descendants of this ancient Irish family.
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The surname Gilligan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gilligan 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 Gilligan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gilligan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gilligan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.