Gorgon

Gorgon Meaning & Origin

About Gorgon
The surname Gorgon is derived from the Greek mythological creature known as the Gorgon, specifically Medusa. In Greek mythology, Medusa was a monstrous creature with snakes for hair whose gaze could turn people to stone. The surname Gorgon likely originated as a nickname or epithet for someone who possessed snake-like qualities or had a fearsome appearance. It may also have been given to individuals who were believed to possess a captivating or mesmerizing gaze.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gorgon: 117
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 142,108
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRKN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G06205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AO1 R G AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈgɔrgən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G625

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gorgon in Braille

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

The name Gorgon in braille

How to sign the name Gorgon using Sign Language

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

The name Gorgon in sign language

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