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GILLMAN

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There are approximately 1,785 people named Gillman in the UK. That makes it the 4,927th most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 28 are named Gillman.

Region of origin

British Isles

Country of origin

England

Language of origin

English

Religion of origin

Christian

Classification

English
Occupational Name

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The Gillman surname in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

The Gillmans are said to have come from the province of Maine, in France, into England with William the Conqueror, and to have settled in Essex, England. Whether a Gaulman, a Gael, or Brookman, from gill, a brook, the same as kill in Dutch, is uncertain.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.

British Surnames