Goerlich

Goerlich Meaning & Origin

About Goerlich
The surname Goerlich is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "görlich," meaning "gracious" or "kind." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their kind and gracious nature. Over time, individuals with this surname may have passed it down to their descendants, resulting in the surname Goerlich being used as a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Goerlich is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Goerlich: 317
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 63,068
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Goerlich based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Goerlich is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRLX
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G064020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AO1 R L IH0 K
🌐 IPA
/goerlich*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRLX', 'KRLK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G642

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Goerlich in Braille

Here's how to represent Goerlich in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Goerlich in braille

How to sign the name Goerlich using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Goerlich using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Goerlich in sign language

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