About Gilson
The surname Gilson is of English origin and is derived from the given name Giles, which itself is derived from the Greek name Aegidius. The name Aegidius means "shield" or "protection." Therefore, the surname Gilson is believed to have originated as a patronymic surname, meaning it was used to identify the descendants of a person named Giles. The name Gilson signifies a familial connection to someone named Giles and may have been used to denote a person's lineage or ancestry.
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The surname Gilson is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gilson 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 Gilson is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gilson in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gilson using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.