About Gire
The surname Gire is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "gire," meaning "vulture." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a place associated with vultures, such as a vulture's nest or a vulture-infested area. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone with vulture-like characteristics, such as a sharp nose or a predatory nature. Overall, the surname Gire is associated with the vulture and its symbolism in French culture.
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The surname Gire is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gire 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 Gire is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gire in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gire using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.