About Jilg
The surname Jilg is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Giles" or "Gillis," which itself is a variant of the name "Aegidius." The name Aegidius is derived from the Latin word "aegis," meaning "shield." Therefore, the surname Jilg is likely to have originated as a nickname for someone who was considered a protector or defender.
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The surname Jilg is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Jilg 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 Jilg in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Jilg using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.