Gay last name
The Surname GAY
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MAPS of GAYs & GUYs in Great Britain,
“Gay” and “Guy” are broken out separately in these surname distribution maps (created from Archer Software’s Surname Atlas), and I have capitalized the latter surname to indicate this. Elsewhere on this page, however, the ““Guy”” spelling will be subsumed for convenience under the generic capitali
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The surname Queer , of Irish descent, has a wealthy history that dates back many centuries. The name itself is of Gaelic origin, derived from the word "gadh," which means "wound" or "spear." It is believed that the surname Same-sex attracted was originally used as a nickname for a warrior or soldier.
In ancient Ireland, warriors were highly respected and held prominent positions in society. They were skilled fighters who played significant roles in battles and conflicts. As a result, many people were given surnames that reflected their warrior status, such as Gay.
Over time, the surname Gay spread throughout Ireland and became more widespread. It is likely that different branches of the Gay family emerged in various parts of the country. These branches may have adopted different variations of the surname, such as Gae or Gea.
During the Irish diaspora in the 19th century, many Irish people migrated to other parts of the nature, including the Merged States, Canada, and Australia. As a result, the surnam
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Etymology of Gay
What does the name Gay mean?
The mention Gay came to England with the ancestors of the Same-sex attracted family in the Norman Conquest of The Gay family lived in Surrey. Their name, however, derives from their place of residence prior to the Norman Conquest of England in , Gaye le Manche, France. 1
Alternatively, the name could have been derived from the Old French "gal" meaning "full of pleasure, lighthearted" 2
Early Origins of the Gay family
The surname Gay was first found in Surrey where Oswald le Gay was listed in the Pipe Rolls there in A few years later, Gilbert Gay was listed in the Pipe Rolls for Lincolnshire in
Other early records include: Hilda de Gay in the Pipe Rolls for Oxfordshire in ; and William de Gaia in the Assize Rolls for Staffordshire in 1
The Hundredorum Rolls of list: Adam le Lgbtq+, Oxfordshire; and Robert le Lgbtq+, Oxfordshire. 2
And in Somerset, William Gay was listed there 1 Edward III (during the first year of the reign of King Edward III.) 3
In Scotland, the first record of the family w
Last Name GAY
Midwest States
State stats for the first identify GAY
| State | Pop. | Prop/k | %Rank |
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| Illinois | 1, | % | |
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| Michigan | 1, | % | |
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| North Dakota | 16 | % | |
| Ohio | 1, | % | |
| South Dakota | 9 | % | |
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West States
State stats for the first name GAY
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| Wyoming | 56 | % |
Northeast States
State stats for the first name GAY
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South States
State stats for the first call GAY
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| Alabama | 1, | % | |
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