Gilmartin

Gilmartin Meaning & Origin

About Gilmartin
The surname Gilmartin is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Giolla Mhartain, meaning "son of the servant of St. Martin." The name suggests a connection to the early Christian saint Martin of Tours, and it is likely that the original bearer of the surname was a devotee or servant of the saint. Over time, the name evolved into Gilmartin, and it is now a relatively common surname in Ireland and among Irish diaspora communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gilmartin: 2,872
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11062
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.97

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gilmartin based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLMRTN
🗽 NYSIIS
GANA
🔊 Soundex
G04506305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G IH0 L M AA1 R T IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/gɪlˈmɑrtɪn/
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('KLMRTN', 'JLMRTN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G456

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gilmartin in Braille

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

The name Gilmartin in braille

How to sign the name Gilmartin using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Gilmartin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Gilmartin in sign language

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