There are
1137
Gilkersons in the USAGilkerson is the
22592nd
most common last name in the USAHistorical figures and celebrities called Gilkerson
CharlesGilkerson
Charles Gilkerson was an American politician and lawyer who served as the mayor of Richmond, Virginia from 1954 to 1960.JamesGilkerson
James Gilkerson was an English artist known for his landscape paintings, particularly his depictions of the North Yorkshire Moors.LauraGilkerson
Laura Gilkerson is an American actress and playwright known for her work in the Off-Broadway production of 'The Vagina Monologues.'WilliamGilkerson
William Gilkerson is a Canadian author and illustrator known for his historical fiction books set during the Age of Sail.JessicaGilkerson
Jessica Gilkerson is an Australian Olympic swimmer who won a gold medal in the women's 4x200m freestyle relay at the 2004 Summer Olympics.JohnGilkerson
John Gilkerson is an American musician best known as the bass guitarist for the rock band Hinder.ElizabethGilkerson
Elizabeth Gilkerson is a British historian and author specializing in medieval history, particularly the reign of Edward II.RyanGilkerson
Ryan Gilkerson is a Canadian ice hockey player who played for the Calgary Flames and Ottawa Senators in the National Hockey League.SarahGilkerson
Sarah Gilkerson is a New Zealand journalist and news anchor, known for her work on the TVNZ program 'One News'.AndrewGilkerson
Andrew Gilkerson is an American entrepreneur and co-founder of the software company Inkling, known for its digital publishing platform.Gilkerson Genealogy
OriginsThe surname 'Gilkerson' is of Scottish origin, derived from the personal name 'Gilles' or 'Gyles,' which was a medieval form of the name 'Egidius' meaning 'shield bearer' or 'servant of Saint Giles.' The 'son' suffix indicates 'son of Gilles or Gyles.'
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Gilkerson' is relatively less common and is primarily found among individuals of Scottish and English descent. It is scattered across various regions, but there is a concentration of the name in Scotland, particularly in the Scottish Borders region.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Gilkerson' include 'Gillieson', 'Gillerson', and 'Gillson'.
Migration and ImmigrationThere is limited information available on the migration and immigration of individuals with the surname 'Gilkerson.' The name may have been carried by Scottish and English immigrants to countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.