Gil Surname: Origin and Coat of Arms
What does Gil mean, and where does it come from? Here is a brief introduction.
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Origin of the Gil name
Gil comes from the medieval given name Gil, the Spanish and Portuguese form of Aegidius (Giles), from Greek aigidion, "young goat". Saint Giles was widely venerated in the Middle Ages. The surname is common across Spain, especially in Aragon, Valencia and Castile, and in Latin America.
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This overview covers the Gil name in Spain. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Colombia, Venezuela and Argentina; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Gil name FAQ
What does the Gil name mean?
From Giles (Aegidius). Common variants include Gill, Giles, Gilabert.
Where does the Gil surname come from?
It originates in Spain, and is also found in Colombia, Venezuela and Argentina.
Is there a Gil coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Gil crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Gil coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Roberto Faure, María Asunción Ribes & Antonio García, Diccionario de apellidos españoles (Espasa, 2001); Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).