GAIRNS
Gairns
Gairns is a surname of Scottish origin, derived from the Old Gaelic Macgiolla and a Norse word hjalpr. The surname has varied spellings such as Gairns, Gairn, and Gairne*, and is predominantly found in Scotland.
The Gairns surname can be traced back to the ancient tribal clans of Scotland, where individuals would adopt a surname based on their father's name, occupation, or the place they originated from. Throughout history, those bearing the surname Gairns were known to be associated with agriculture, fishing, and other rural occupations.
Over the centuries, the Gairns family name spread across different regions of Scotland, with notable concentrations in Aberdeenshire and the Highlands.
Today, individuals with the Gairns surname can be found across Scotland and in various parts of the United Kingdom, and some have migrated to other countries as well.
The Gairns surname represents a rich heritage and an enduring connection to the history of Scotland.
There are approximately 224 people named Gairns in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Gairns.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Bob
- David
- Iain
- James
- John
- Nigel
- Raymond
- Robert
- Stewart
- William
Female
- Agnes
- Elizabeth
- Janet
- Janice
- Kathleen
- Lynda
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Shona
- Tina