About Gorrill
The surname Gorrill is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Gorrell," which itself is a diminutive form of the name "Gore." The name "Gore" is derived from the Old English word "gara," meaning "spear," and was likely used as a nickname for someone who was skilled in handling a spear or had a spear-like appearance. Therefore, the surname Gorrill is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who possessed these qualities.
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The surname Gorrill is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gorrill 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 Gorrill is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gorrill in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gorrill using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.