About Macgillis
The surname Macgillis is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Gille Iosa," meaning "son of the servant of Jesus." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man who was known for his devotion to Jesus. The name Macgillis signifies a connection to religious service and devotion in Scottish history.
The surname Macgillis is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Macgillis 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 Macgillis is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Macgillis in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Macgillis using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.