There are
682
Gourlays in the USAGourlay is the
33450th
most common last name in the USAHistorical figures and celebrities called Gourlay
JohnGourlay
John Gourlay was a Scottish architect known for his Gothic Revival designs.ArthurGourlay
Arthur Gourlay was a British politician who served as a Member of Parliament for East Renfrewshire from 1931 to 1950.HelenGourlay
Helen Gourlay Cawley is a retired Australian tennis player. She reached the finals of the Australian Open and the French Open in the 1970s.JamesGourlay
James Gourlay is a Scottish conductor and tuba player known for his work with brass bands and orchestras.LiamGourlay
Liam Gourlay is a Canadian soccer player who currently plays for the Vancouver Whitecaps FC.MargaretGourlay
Margaret Gourlay was a Scottish poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.RobertGourlay
Robert Gourlay was a Scottish-Canadian farmer and political reformer who advocated for land redistribution and tenant rights.SusanGourlay
Susan Gourlay is a British rower who represented Great Britain at the 1992 Summer Olympics.ThomasGourlay
Thomas Gourlay is a Scottish footballer who played as a midfielder for various clubs in Scotland.WilliamGourlay
William Gourlay was a British entrepreneur and philanthropist known for his contributions to the shipbuilding industry.Gourlay Genealogy
OriginsThe surname 'Gourlay' is of Scottish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic name 'Mac Gobhraidh' or 'Mac Guaire,' which means 'son of Gobhraidh' or 'son of Guaire.' The name was originally a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a specific male ancestor.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Gourlay' is most commonly found in Scotland and other English-speaking countries with Scottish heritage, such as Canada, the United States, and Australia.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Gourlay' include 'MacGourlay,' 'Gourley,' 'Gouralieri,' 'Gorlay,' 'Gorley,' 'Gourlaw,' 'Gowrley,' 'Gourle,' and 'Goraley.'