Gaitskell Surname
Approximately 310 people bear this surname
Gaitskell Surname Definition:
This surname is derived from a geographical locality. A variant of Gaskell (which see), more correctly Gaisgill.
Elizabeth Gateskell, of Dalton, 1623: Lancashire Wills at Richmond.
Mary Gaitskell, of Dalton, 1646: ibid.
Robert Gaitskell, of Little Urswick, 1645: ibid.
Read More About This SurnameGaitskell Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 163 | 1:341,829 | 24,929 |
| Australia | 61 | 1:442,552 | 34,724 |
| Canada | 35 | 1:1,052,731 | 78,176 |
| United States | 15 | 1:24,163,929 | 685,360 |
| Zimbabwe | 13 | 1:1,187,557 | 68,998 |
| Colombia | 9 | 1:5,308,230 | 18,838 |
| South Africa | 8 | 1:6,772,213 | 167,054 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2 | 1:4,581,136 | 93,443 |
| Chile | 1 | 1:17,616,474 | 93,597 |
| Germany | 1 | 1:80,505,459 | 560,955 |
| Spain | 1 | 1:46,752,036 | 156,870 |
| Thailand | 1 | 1:70,638,345 | 1,175,915 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 64 | 1:380,865 | 23,394 |
Gaitskell Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
This surname is derived from a geographical locality. A variant of Gaskell (which see), more correctly Gaisgill.
Elizabeth Gateskell, of Dalton, 1623: Lancashire Wills at Richmond.
Mary Gaitskell, of Dalton, 1646: ibid.
Robert Gaitskell, of Little Urswick, 1645: ibid.
The descendants of this family still live in the neighbourhood, but in the name of Gaskell.
(Scandinavian) belonging to Gaitsgill (Cumberland) = Geit’s (or the Goat’s) Ravine [genit. of Old Norse geit, a goat + gil, a ravine]
From Gaitsgill; a location name in Cutnb.
Gaitskell Demographics
Average Gaitskell Salary in
United States
$48,616 USD
Per year
Average Salary in
United States
$43,149 USD
Per year
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Gaitskell Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Gaitskell Come From? nationality or country of origin
The surname Gaitskell is found in England more than any other country or territory. It may also occur as:. Click here for other potential spellings of this surname.
How Common Is The Last Name Gaitskell? popularity and diffusion
The last name is the 872,430th most widely held last name throughout the world, held by approximately 1 in 23,508,213 people. This surname is primarily found in Europe, where 53 percent of Gaitskell are found; 53 percent are found in Northern Europe and 53 percent are found in British Isles.
This surname is most widely held in England, where it is carried by 163 people, or 1 in 341,829. In England Gaitskell is mostly found in: Cumbria, where 37 percent reside, Greater London, where 12 percent reside and Greater Manchester, where 7 percent reside. Outside of England this surname occurs in 11 countries. It is also common in Australia, where 20 percent reside and Canada, where 11 percent reside.
Gaitskell Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The prevalency of Gaitskell has changed over time. In England the number of people bearing the Gaitskell last name expanded 255 percent between 1881 and 2014.
Gaitskell Last Name Statistics demography
The amount Gaitskell earn in different countries varies markedly. In Colombia they earn 58.27% more than the national average, earning $35,932,300 COP per year; in United States they earn 12.67% more than the national average, earning $48,616 USD per year and in Canada they earn 30.92% more than the national average, earning $65,047 CAD per year.
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