Gilruth Surname

1,136,896th
Most Common
surname in the World

Approximately 212 people bear this surname

Most prevalent in:
United States
Highest density in:
Scotland

Gilruth Surname Definition:

Gelruth. The Gillroid mac Gillemartan of the old Clan Cameron genealogy (1467) is evidently the Gilleroth filius Gillemartin who was witness to a grant of lands in Carrie in 1223 (Melros, p. 172). This Gilleroth is probably the Gilroth or Gilrod, aider and abettor of Thomas, the illegitimate son of Alan, lord of Galloway (ES.

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Gilruth Surname Distribution Map

PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
United States721:5,034,152256,679
Scotland641:83,6536,073
England391:1,428,66862,556
Canada191:1,939,242123,675
Wales81:386,81619,671
Australia71:3,856,529135,538
Germany11:80,505,459560,955
Iraq11:35,021,65431,813
Kenya11:46,179,900103,372
PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
Scotland751:49,9103,440
England91:2,708,37473,770
PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
United States251:2,008,747100,426

Gilruth Surname Meaning

From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history

Gelruth. The Gillroid mac Gillemartan of the old Clan Cameron genealogy (1467) is evidently the Gilleroth filius Gillemartin who was witness to a grant of lands in Carrie in 1223 (Melros, p. 172). This Gilleroth is probably the Gilroth or Gilrod, aider and abettor of Thomas, the illegitimate son of Alan, lord of Galloway (ES., II, p. 496—498). Gylleroch (t misread as c) of Urquhart witnessed an agreement (compositio) regarding the lands of the church of Urquhart, 1233 (REM., 83). Gilruth (Gylruth or Gilrouth) was burgess of Roxburgh c. 1338 (Drybwgh, p. 261; BNCH., XXIV, p. 226). William Gilruth was one of the burgesses of Aberdeen chosen to accompany the provost to the field of Harlaw, 1411 (Fraser, p. 20). Thomas Gilrebth was admitted burgess of Aberdeen, 1444, and John Gilrutht the same in 1489 (NSCM., I, p. 9, 34), and Duncan Gilrucht contributed to repairs of a church there in 1508 (CRA., p. 79). Jhone Gilrowth deponed to the right boundaries of the Monk Myre, 1546 (Cupar-Angus, II, p. 4), and in 1555 is recorded the obit of William Gilrwif in Aberdeen (SCM., I, p. 78). James Gilrwitht was witness in a witch trial in St. Andews, 1575 (St. Andrews, p. 415). Denoyis Gilruff in Over Powneill, parish of Lesmahago, 1623 (Lanark CR.). William Gillreith (Gilreith or Gilrooth) was a farmer in Aberdeen, 1689 (RPC., 3. ser. XIV, p. 665,666). Gilrooff 1688.

The Surnames of Scotland (1946) by George Fraser Black (1866-1948)

Gilruth Last Name Facts

Where Does The Last Name Gilruth Come From? nationality or country of origin

Gilruth is held by more people in The United States than any other country/territory. It can also be rendered as a variant:. For other possible spellings of this surname click here.

How Common Is The Last Name Gilruth? popularity and diffusion

Gilruth is the 1,136,896th most frequently occurring family name internationally. It is borne by approximately 1 in 34,375,217 people. It occurs predominantly in Europe, where 53 percent of Gilruth are found; 52 percent are found in Northern Europe and 52 percent are found in British Isles.

It is most widespread in The United States, where it is carried by 72 people, or 1 in 5,034,152. In The United States Gilruth is most frequent in: California, where 22 percent reside, Illinois, where 18 percent reside and New Jersey, where 11 percent reside. Outside of The United States this surname occurs in 8 countries. It also occurs in Scotland, where 30 percent reside and England, where 18 percent reside.

Gilruth Family Population Trend historical fluctuation

The frequency of Gilruth has changed over time. In The United States the number of people bearing the Gilruth surname grew 288 percent between 1880 and 2014; in Scotland it fell 15 percent between 1881 and 2014 and in England it grew 433 percent between 1881 and 2014.

Gilruth Last Name Statistics demography

In The United States those bearing the Gilruth last name are 6.56% more likely to be registered with the Republican Party than The US average, with 53.33% registered to vote for the party.

The amount Gilruth earn in different countries varies markedly. In United States they earn 43.98% more than the national average, earning $62,125 USD per year and in Canada they earn 5.48% more than the national average, earning $52,405 CAD per year.

Phonetically Similar Names

SurnameSimilarityWorldwide IncidencePrevalency
Gillrouth881/
Gelruth862/
Gillroth802/
Gilrud777/
Gilrot770/
Gelroth71206/
Gyllroth6723/
Gelrroth6722/
Gehlroth672/
Gelrud62123/
Gelrot6268/
Glørud6231/
Glerud625/
Gilrod624/
Glerot621/
Silrud621/
Clerout5712/
Guelrud573/
Gyllrud573/
Gehlrot571/
Glrod509/

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