GILBRAITH
Gilbraith
Gilbraith is a British surname, with its origins in Scotland. The surname is derived from the Old Gaelic personal name Gillebráth, which combines the elements gille, meaning "servant" or "follower," and bráth, meaning "judgment" or "trial."
The name Gilbraith was often given to individuals who were associated with serving a chief or leader and was commonly found in the Scottish Highlands.
Throughout history, bearers of the surname Gilbraith have been recorded in various historical documents and records, shedding light on their presence in different regions of Britain.
The variations of the surname, such as Gilbreath, Gilbreith, or Gielbraith, reflect the evolution of the name over time and its adaptation to different dialects and pronunciations.
Today, individuals carrying the surname Gilbraith can be found across Britain and even in other parts of the world, as many families have emigrated and spread out globally. The surname continues to be part of British heritage and genealogy, representing a lineage that stretches back through the centuries.
There are approximately 119 people named Gilbraith in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Gilbraith.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Arron
- Gordon
- Iain
- Ian
- James
- Jonathan
- Kevin
- Martin
- Paul
- Philip
- Robert
- Stephen
- Stuart
Female
- Angela
- Anne
- Beverley
- Claire
- Elaine
- Frances
- Judith
- Margaret
- Mary
- Vera