Gordian
Gordian Meaning & Origin
About Gordian
The surname Gordian is derived from the Latin name "Gordianus," which was originally a Roman cognomen. It is believed to have originated from the Latin word "gordius," meaning "knotted" or "tied." The name is associated with the legendary story of Gordius, a Phrygian king who tied a knot that was impossible to untie, and it was prophesied that whoever could untie it would become the ruler of Asia. Alexander the Great eventually solved the puzzle by cutting the knot with his sword. As a surname, Gordian may have been given to individuals who were seen as clever problem solvers or had a connection to the legend of Gordius.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Gordian is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Gordian: 363
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 56310
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.12
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gordian 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
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Gordian in Braille
Here's how to represent Gordian in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Gordian using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Gordian using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
