Goree
Goree Meaning & Origin
About Goree
The surname Goree is of French origin and is derived from the word "gore," meaning a triangular piece of land. It is believed to have originated as a locational surname, indicating that the bearer lived near or owned a triangular piece of land. The name may also have been given to someone who lived near a place with a triangular shape or had some association with such a place. Over time, variations of the surname have emerged, such as Gory, Gorie, and Gorry.
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Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Goree is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Goree: 3,081
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 10,440
- Frequency per 100k people: 1.04
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Goree 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 Goree is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Goree in Braille
Here's how to represent Goree in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Goree using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Goree using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
