Gorge

Gorge Meaning & Origin

About Gorge
The surname Gorge is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "gorge," meaning a narrow passage or throat. It is likely that the name was originally a topographic or locational surname, given to someone who lived near a narrow passage or gorge. Alternatively, it could have been an occupational surname for someone who worked in or around a gorge. Over time, the surname Gorge has evolved and may have variations in spelling, such as George or Gorges.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gorge: 333
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 60,505
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRJ
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0620
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AO1 R JH
🌐 IPA
/gɔrʤ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRJ', 'KRK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gorge in Braille

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

The name Gorge in braille

How to sign the name Gorge using Sign Language

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

The name Gorge in sign language

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