Kilgariff

Kilgariff Meaning & Origin

About Kilgariff
The surname Kilgariff is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Giolla Gharbh, meaning "son of the rough servant." The name likely originated as a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a male ancestor who was known for being a rough or tough servant. The name may have been given to individuals who worked as servants or laborers in ancient Ireland.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kilgariff: 108
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 151532
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kilgariff based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLKRF
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0420601
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IH1 L G R AE2 F
🌐 IPA
/kilgariff*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLKRF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K426

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kilgariff in Braille

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

The name Kilgariff in braille

How to sign the name Kilgariff using Sign Language

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

The name Kilgariff in sign language

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