How common is the Gorrell surname?

There are approximately 3,000 people with the surname Gorrell in the United States.

Are there Gorrell soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 121 soldiers with the Gorrell surname appear in Civil War records.

Gorrell

Q: What does the surname Gorrell mean?

The surname Gorrell means "A person from a place characterized by gorges or ravines.". It is of English origin.

Topographic

Meaning

A person from a place characterized by gorges or ravines.

Etymology

Derived from Old English 'gor' (gore, triangular land) combined with a locative suffix. The surname likely originated from a specific English location.

About the Gorrell Surname

An English topographic surname indicating origin from a place with gorges or ravines. The name has limited modern distribution.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 3,000 bearers in the United States #2,235 most common surname

Rare Common

Primarily England and United States.

Gorrell Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Gorrell Surname

Edgar S. Gorrell

Lieutenant

Quick Facts

Origin: English
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: Medieval period
Estimated Bearers: 3,000

War Records

121 soldiers with the Gorrell surname found in Civil War records.

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