Gorrie

Gorrie Meaning & Origin

About Gorrie
The surname Gorrie is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "gòrraidh," meaning "rough" or "rugged." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a rough or rugged appearance or personality. The name may also have been given to someone who lived in a place with rough terrain or in a harsh environment. Over time, the surname Gorrie has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gorrie: 367
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 55,841
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AO1 R IY0
🌐 IPA
/gorrie*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gorrie in Braille

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

The name Gorrie in braille

How to sign the name Gorrie using Sign Language

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

The name Gorrie in sign language

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