Gorda

Gorda Meaning & Origin

About Gorda
The surname Gorda is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "gorda," meaning "fat" or "plump" in Spanish. It is a descriptive surname that was likely given to individuals who were physically larger or had a robust build. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone with a jolly or cheerful disposition.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gorda: 187
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 97,210
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gorda 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 Gorda is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRT
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0630
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AO1 R D AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgɔrdə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gorda in Braille

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

The name Gorda in braille

How to sign the name Gorda using Sign Language

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

The name Gorda in sign language

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