About Gortney
The surname Gortney is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word "gara" meaning "triangular piece of land" and "tun" meaning "enclosure" or "settlement." Therefore, the surname Gortney likely refers to someone who lived in or near a triangular-shaped settlement or enclosure.
The surname Gortney is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gortney 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 Gortney is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gortney in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gortney using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.