Show ContentsGorring History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Early Origins of the Gorring family

The surname Gorring was first found in Saxony, where the name came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as many branches of the same house acquired distant estates and branches, some in foreign countries, always elevating their social status by their great contributions to society.

Early History of the Gorring family

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Gorring Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Goring, Goreng, Göring, Goringet, Geur, Gerling and many more.

Early Notables of the Gorring family

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United States Gorring migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Gorring Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
  • Elizabeth Gorring, who settled in Virginia in 1677
Gorring Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Joseph Gorring who settled in Baltimore, Maryland in 1820

Contemporary Notables of the name Gorring (post 1700) +

  • Edna Lillian Gorring (1921-2014), birth name of Edna Doré, a British actress, known for her roles in situation comedies and for playing the character of Mo Butcher in EastEnders (1988-1990)


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