About Gillis
The surname Gillis is of Scottish and Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Gille Iosa," meaning "son of the servant of Jesus." It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a male ancestor who was associated with the name or title "Gille Iosa." The name "Gille Iosa" itself translates to "servant of Jesus" in Gaelic, suggesting a religious connotation. Over time, the name Gillis has evolved and been anglicized in various forms, such as Gillies or Gilles.
The surname Gillis is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gillis 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 Gillis is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gillis in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gillis using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.