Gliddon

Gliddon Meaning & Origin

About Gliddon
The surname Gliddon is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "glida," meaning "glider" or "glider of the wind." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was swift or agile, or possibly someone who had a gliding or smooth gait. The name may have also been used to describe someone who was light-hearted or carefree. Over time, the surname Gliddon has evolved and variations of the name can be found in different regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gliddon: 157
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 111988
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gliddon 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 Gliddon is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLTN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G40305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G L IH1 D AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/gliddon*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLTN', 'LTN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G435

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gliddon in Braille

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

The name Gliddon in braille

How to sign the name Gliddon using Sign Language

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

The name Gliddon in sign language

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