Gorg

Gorg Meaning & Origin

About Gorg
The surname Gorg is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gorg," meaning "throat" or "gullet." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a large or prominent throat. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gorg: 155
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 113,155
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRK
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G062
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AO1 R G
🌐 IPA
/gorg*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gorg in Braille

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

The name Gorg in braille

How to sign the name Gorg using Sign Language

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

The name Gorg in sign language

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