About Gordley
The surname Gordley is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "gord," meaning "proud" or "stately." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the name hailed from a place called Gordley or a similar-sounding place. Surnames often developed from a person's occupation, location, or descriptive characteristics, and in the case of Gordley, it likely referred to someone who was proud or had a stately presence.
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The surname Gordley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gordley based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Gordley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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