Gorey (surname) explained

Gorey is a surname. Its meaning is not clear, but it is argued that the word is related to the Irish given name Guaire^[1] and the Norse given name Gofraidh.^[2] Notable people with the surname include:

• Alicia Gorey, Australian journalist and news presenter
• Denis Gorey (1874–1940), Irish politician
• Edward Gorey (1925–2000), American writer and artist
• Kevin Gorey, American epidemiologist and social worker
• Natassia Gorey-Furber, Australian actress

See also

• Görey, list of people with a similar surname of Turkish origin

Notes and References

1. W. H. Grattan Flood. Notes on Wexford Topography and Tribal Families. The Past: The Organ of the Uí Cinsealaigh Historical Society. 3. 1925. 56–66 . 25519811.
2. Stephanie Kay Farmer. An Exploration of Irish Surname History through Patrilineal Genetics. Indiana University. 65. MSc. 2018.