About Gillson
The surname Gillson is of English origin and is derived from the personal name "Giles," which itself is a variant of the name "Gilbert." The name "Gilbert" is of Germanic origin and means "bright pledge" or "bright hostage." Over time, the surname Gillson has evolved to signify "son of Giles" or "son of Gilbert." It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from an ancestor named Giles or Gilbert.
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The surname Gillson is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gillson 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 Gillson is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gillson in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gillson using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.