Gurganus

The Gurganus Family of North Carolina represented here is of Belgium origin. Lord Jon Gurganus Seneschal of that Ilk. The distinguished surname Gurganus is a patronymic surname created from a personal name, and meaning "son of George." The name comes ultimately from the Greek words "ge," meaning "earth," or "soil," and "ergein," meaning "to work or till," together meaning "farmer." Gurganus was used as a first name throughout Europe during the Middle Ages, it's popularity in part due to the legendary dragon-slaying fame of St. George.