Find out how popular the last name Gilgallon is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Gilgallon.

Gilgallon, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Gilgallon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gilgallon in America

Gilgallon is the 100302nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gilgallon surname appeared 180 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Gilgallon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gilgallon to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Gilgallon

The surname GILGALLON originates from the northern region of Scotland, specifically the Highlands area. It is believed to have derived from the Gaelic words "gille" meaning servant or follower, and "Galli" which is a personal name or nickname. The earliest recorded spelling variations of the name include Gilgallon, Gilgallen, Gilgallion, and Gilgalloun.

Records indicate that the GILGALLON name first appeared in the late 16th century in the parish of Ardclach, Nairnshire. One of the earliest documented instances is a reference to John Gilgallon, a farmer and landowner who lived in the village of Auldearn in the year 1598.

The GILGALLON surname is also mentioned in the Gaelic manuscript known as the "Book of Deer," which dates back to the 12th century. This ancient text contains a record of land grants and charters in the region of Aberdeenshire.

In the 17th century, the GILGALLON name appeared in the village of Tomintoul, Banffshire. A notable figure was James Gilgallon, a respected local Elder and member of the Kirk Session, who lived from 1632 to 1704.

Another prominent individual was Robert Gilgallon, a renowned poet and writer from Inverness-shire, who was born in 1745 and died in 1821. His collection of Gaelic poetry and verse, titled "Dàin Ghàidhlig," was widely acclaimed and helped preserve the rich cultural heritage of the Highlands.

In the 19th century, the GILGALLON name gained recognition with the accomplishments of Margaret Gilgallon, a pioneering educator from Aberdeenshire. Born in 1812, she established one of the first schools for girls in the region, providing educational opportunities to underprivileged families.

While the GILGALLON surname is relatively uncommon today, it holds a significant place in the history and folklore of the Scottish Highlands, reflecting the region's unique cultural traditions and the resilience of its people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gilgallon

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Gilgallon.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Gilgallon was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Gilgallon has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Gilgallon was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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