Summary

Surname Georges is of French origin and is derived from the given name Georges, which means 'farmer' or 'tiller of the soil'. It is a common surname worldwide and has a rich history.
There are
5611
Georgess in the USA
Georges is the
6109th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Georges

GeorgeWashington

First President of the United States, Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.

GeorgesBraque

French painter, sculptor, and co-founder of Cubism along with Pablo Picasso.

GeorgeOrwell

English writer and journalist known for his dystopian novel '1984' and allegorical novella 'Animal Farm'.

GeorgesCuvier

French naturalist and zoologist, known as the father of paleontology and comparative anatomy.

GeorgesMéliès

French illusionist and filmmaker known for his pioneering work in the field of cinematic special effects.

GeorgeFrideric

German-born composer of the Baroque era, widely known for his oratorio 'Messiah' and numerous operas.

GeorgeIII

King of Great Britain and Ireland during the American Revolutionary War, known for losing the American colonies.

Georges Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Georges' is of Greek origin.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Georges' is predominantly found in Greece, but it is also present in various other countries.
VariationsCommon variations of the surname include 'George', 'Georgopoulos', 'Georgiev', 'Georgiadis', and 'Georgiou'.
Migration and ImmigrationMigration and immigration of individuals with the surname 'Georges' have occurred over time and in various places. The specific details of these migrations and reasons behind them would require more specific information.