There are
1137
Gilkersons in the USA
Gilkerson is the
22592nd
most common last name in the USA

Historical 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.