Go

Go Meaning & Origin

About Go
The surname Go is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Mandarin word "gao," meaning "tall" or "high." It is a relatively common surname in China and is often associated with individuals who are tall or have a lofty stature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Go is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Go: 4,370
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,607
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.48

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Go based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Go is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
K
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G OW1
🌐 IPA
/goʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('K', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Go in Braille

Here's how to represent Go in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Go in braille

How to sign the name Go using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Go using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Go in sign language

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