Gillis

Gillis Meaning & Origin

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.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gillis: 18,834
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1,910
  • Frequency per 100k people: 6.38

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.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLS
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G IH1 L IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈgɪlɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLS', 'JLS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gillis in Braille

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

The name Gillis in braille

How to sign the name Gillis using Sign Language

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.

The name Gillis in sign language

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