Surname · Scottish origin
Gordon
Meaning
The surname Gordon means From Gordon.
Origin
Scottish
Type
toponymic
The origin of the surname Gordon
Gordon is a place-name surname from the Borders.
What kind of surname is Gordon?
Gordon is a toponymic surname, originally describing where the bearer lived or came from. It belongs to the Scottish naming tradition — you can read how Scottish surnames were formed on our Scottish last names page.
Other Scottish surnames
Other toponymic surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Gordon mean?
The surname Gordon means From Gordon. Gordon is a place-name surname from the Borders.
Where does the surname Gordon come from?
Gordon is a surname of Scottish origin.
What kind of surname is Gordon?
Gordon is a toponymic surname, originally describing where the bearer lived or came from.
What are other Scottish surnames?
Other Scottish surnames include Anderson, Cameron, Campbell, Grant, MacDonald, MacKenzie.