Gordan

Gordan Meaning & Origin

About Gordan
The surname Gordan is of Scottish and Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic word "gordan" meaning "hill" or "steep slope." It is a locational surname, typically given to someone who lived near or on a hill. The name Gordan is also associated with the Scottish clan Gordon, which played a significant role in Scottish history.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gordan: 2,453
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,616
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.83

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRTN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G06305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AO1 R D AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈgɔrdən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G635

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gordan in Braille

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

The name Gordan in braille

How to sign the name Gordan using Sign Language

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

The name Gordan in sign language

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