Find out how popular the last name Gorgis is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Gorgis.

Gorgis, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Gorgis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gorgis in America

Gorgis is the 110286th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gorgis surname appeared 160 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Gorgis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gorgis to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Gorgis

The surname "GORGIS" is believed to have originated from the Greek word "Gorgos," which means "fierce" or "terrible." The name likely has its roots in ancient Greece, where it may have been used as a nickname or descriptive term for someone with a fierce or intense personality.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "GORGIS" can be found in the Byzantine Empire, where it appeared in official records and manuscripts dating back to the 9th century AD. During this time, the name was often spelled as "Gorgis" or "Gorgius," reflecting the Greek influence in the region.

In the Middle Ages, the name "GORGIS" spread across parts of Europe through trade and migration. It can be found in various historical documents, including tax records and property deeds, particularly in regions with strong Greek or Byzantine cultural influences, such as parts of Italy and the Balkan peninsula.

Notable individuals bearing the surname "GORGIS" throughout history include:

1. Ioannis Gorgis (c. 1290 - 1355), a Byzantine scholar and philosopher known for his writings on logic and metaphysics.
2. Andronikos Gorgis (c. 1410 - 1485), a Greek merchant and explorer who traveled extensively throughout the Mediterranean and the Middle East, documenting his journeys in detailed accounts.
3. Theodora Gorgis (c. 1520 - 1595), a renowned Greek painter and iconographer who created many of the frescoes and religious artworks adorning churches and monasteries in the Greek islands.
4. Nikolas Gorgis (1648 - 1724), a Greek military commander who played a significant role in the Venetian-Ottoman Wars, earning several honors and titles for his bravery and strategic leadership.
5. Sophia Gorgis (1775 - 1840), a Greek philosopher and educator known for her contributions to the field of ethics and her advocacy for women's education in the early 19th century.

The surname "GORGIS" can also be found in various place names and geographic locations, particularly in Greece and neighboring regions. For example, the village of Gorgis in the Peloponnese region of Greece is believed to have derived its name from the surname, potentially indicating a historical connection or settlement by families bearing the name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gorgis

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Gorgis.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Gorgis was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Gorgis has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Gorgis was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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