Gairn Surname
Approximately 67 people bear this surname
Gairn Surname Definition:
A shortened form of Gardyne, which see, current in Angus. David Gam of Bracculo is in record, 1510 (RAA., II, 503). Thomas Garne was admitted burgess freeman of Glasgow, 1577, at the request of my lord earl Argyle (Burgesses), and Mr. Alexander Game was minister of fforg (Forgue), 1664 (Just.
Read More About This SurnameGairn Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 22 | 1:2,532,639 | 91,802 |
| Scotland | 22 | 1:243,355 | 12,191 |
| Australia | 14 | 1:1,928,264 | 88,951 |
| South Africa | 3 | 1:18,059,235 | 248,362 |
| Canada | 2 | 1:18,422,796 | 409,488 |
| India | 2 | 1:383,532,691 | 1,645,216 |
| Brazil | 1 | 1:214,074,332 | 1,693,628 |
| Finland | 1 | 1:5,496,702 | 84,025 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 9 | 1:492,207 | 16,355 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | 23 | 1:162,749 | 6,621 |
| England | 3 | 1:8,125,123 | 158,686 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 43 | 1:1,167,876 | 66,381 |
Gairn (11) may also be a first name.
Gairn Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
A shortened form of Gardyne, which see, current in Angus. David Gam of Bracculo is in record, 1510 (RAA., II, 503). Thomas Garne was admitted burgess freeman of Glasgow, 1577, at the request of my lord earl Argyle (Burgesses), and Mr. Alexander Game was minister of fforg (Forgue), 1664 (Just. Rec., I, p. 101).
Gairn Demographics
Gairn Religious Adherence
in Ireland
Religious Adherence
in Ireland
Gairn Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Gairn Come From? nationality or country of origin
Gairn (Hindi: गाइर्न, Marathi: गाइनर्) is borne by more people in England than any other country or territory. It may also appear as:. For other possible spellings of this last name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Gairn? popularity and diffusion
The surname is the 2,333,370th most widespread family name world-wide, borne by approximately 1 in 108,769,342 people. This last name is predominantly found in Europe, where 67 percent of Gairn live; 67 percent live in Northern Europe and 66 percent live in British Isles. It is also the 3,487,849th most frequently occurring first name at a global level, borne by 11 people.
This last name is most common in England, where it is carried by 22 people, or 1 in 2,532,639. In England it is most common in: West Yorkshire, where 55 percent are found, Essex, where 18 percent are found and Greater London, where 9 percent are found. Other than England Gairn exists in 7 countries. It is also common in Scotland, where 33 percent are found and Australia, where 21 percent are found.
Gairn Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The incidence of Gairn has changed over time. In England the share of the population with the surname expanded 733 percent between 1881 and 2014 and in Scotland it declined 4 percent between 1881 and 2014.
Gairn Last Name Statistics demography
The religious adherence of those bearing the surname is predominantly Presbyterian (56%) in Ireland.
Phonetically Similar Names
Gairn Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Gairn in the Hindi language | ||
| गाइर्न | ga'irna | - |
| Gairn in the Marathi language | ||
| गाइनर् | ga'inar | - |
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