Gorden

Gorden Meaning & Origin

About Gorden
The surname Gorden is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English word "gord," meaning "enclosure" or "hill." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near or on a hill or an enclosed area. Over time, variations of the name have emerged, such as Gordon, Gourdon, or Gordoun. The surname Gorden is relatively common in Scotland and has spread to other English-speaking countries through migration and immigration.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gorden: 3,164
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,186
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.07

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

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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 Gorden in Braille

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

The name Gorden in braille

How to sign the name Gorden using Sign Language

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

The name Gorden in sign language

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