How common is the Gignilliat surname?

There are approximately 600 people with the surname Gignilliat in the United States.

Are there Gignilliat soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 8 soldiers with the Gignilliat surname appear in Civil War records.

Gignilliat

Q: What does the surname Gignilliat mean?

The surname Gignilliat means "A person from Gignilliat or a diminutive form of a French personal name.". It is of French origin.

Topographic

Meaning

A person from Gignilliat or a diminutive form of a French personal name.

Etymology

Possibly derived from a French place name with the diminutive suffix '-iat' or '-iet'. The exact origin is uncertain but suggests a topographic or locative origin in French-speaking regions.

About the Gignilliat Surname

A French surname of uncertain but likely topographic origin. The name is quite rare and appears to be concentrated in French-speaking regions and their diaspora.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 600 bearers in the United States #4,093 most common surname

Rare Common

Found primarily in France and among French diaspora communities, particularly in North America.

Gignilliat Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Gignilliat Surname

L.R. Gignilliat

Quick Facts

Origin: French
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: 18th century
Estimated Bearers: 600

War Records

8 soldiers with the Gignilliat surname found in Civil War records.

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