About Gitchell
The surname Gitchell is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Gicel," meaning "pledge" or "hostage." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who acted as a surety or guarantor. Over time, the name evolved into Gitchell and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
The surname Gitchell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gitchell 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 Gitchell is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gitchell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gitchell using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.