About Gislason
The surname Gislason is of Icelandic origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name Gíslason, meaning "son of Gísl." The name Gísl is derived from the Old Norse word "gísl," which means "hostage" or "pledge." In ancient times, hostages were often taken as a guarantee of peace or as a means of securing agreements, and the name Gislason would have been given to someone whose father or ancestor was a hostage. Today, the surname Gislason is commonly found in Iceland and among people of Icelandic descent.
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The surname Gislason is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gislason based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Gislason in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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