Gorrin

Gorrin Meaning & Origin

About Gorrin
The surname Gorrin is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "gobhar," meaning "a goat." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had characteristics associated with a goat, such as agility or stubbornness. Over time, the surname Gorrin has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gorrin: 241
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 79,075
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AO1 R IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/gorrin*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gorrin in Braille

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

The name Gorrin in braille

How to sign the name Gorrin using Sign Language

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

The name Gorrin in sign language

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