Jorge

Jorge is not a common British surname and is more typically associated with Spanish and Portuguese origins. The name "Jorge" is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the English name George, derived from the Greek name Georgios, meaning "farmer" or "earthworker".

It is possible that individuals with the surname Jorge may have familial ties to Spain or Portugal, or have ancestors who migrated from those countries to the United Kingdom.

While the surname Jorge may not have a significant presence in British history or genealogy, its Spanish and Portuguese counterparts have rich cultural and historical significance in the Iberian Peninsula and beyond.

There are approximately 294 people named Jorge in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Jorge.

Origin: Iberian

Region of origin: Europe

Country of origin: Spain

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Spanish

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Antonio
  • Bruno
  • Carlos
  • Fernando
  • Frank
  • Joao
  • Jose
  • Manuel
  • Nuno
  • Patrick
  • Paulo
  • Pedro
  • Ricardo
  • Tony

Female

  • Alexandra
  • Ana
  • Carla
  • Esther
  • Helena
  • Jaime
  • Margarida
  • Maria
  • Patricia
  • Paula
  • Rita
  • Sofia
  • Vanessa

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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