What is last name gil?

The last name Gil is a surname of Spanish and Portuguese origin. It is derived from the Latin personal name Aegidius, which means "young goat." The name Gil has various spellings, including Gill, Gilles, and Jil. It is a common name in Spain, Portugal, Latin America, and the United States. In Spain, the name Gil is most prevalent in the regions of Galicia and Castile and Leon. Famous people with the last name Gil include Spanish footballer David Gil, Mexican singer Vicente Fernández Gómez, and Spanish director Jorge Gil.