About Gorley
The surname Gorley is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to come from the Old English words "gor," meaning muddy, and "leah," meaning clearing or meadow. Therefore, the surname Gorley likely originated as a name for someone who lived near or in a muddy meadow or clearing.
The surname Gorley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gorley 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 Gorley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gorley using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.