Gurdon

Gurdon Meaning & Origin

About Gurdon
The surname Gurdon is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Gurdun," which itself is composed of the elements "gurth" meaning "battle" and "dun" meaning "hill." As a surname, Gurdon likely originated as a nickname for someone who lived near or on a hill associated with battle or had a connection to warfare. Over time, the surname Gurdon has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gurdon: 117
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 142108
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRTN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G06305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G ER1 D AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/gurdon*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G635

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gurdon in Braille

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

The name Gurdon in braille

How to sign the name Gurdon using Sign Language

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

The name Gurdon in sign language

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