Gochenour

Gochenour Meaning & Origin

About Gochenour
The surname Gochenour is of German origin and is derived from the combination of the elements "goch" meaning "goshawk" and "nour" meaning "nurse" or "foster." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who cared for or raised goshawks, which were used in falconry. Over time, the name evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gochenour: 1,422
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 19,123
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.48

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

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KXNR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G020506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AA1 SH IH0 N UH0 R
🌐 IPA
/ˈgɑʃɪnʊr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KXNR', 'KKNR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G256

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gochenour in Braille

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

The name Gochenour in braille

How to sign the name Gochenour using Sign Language

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

The name Gochenour in sign language

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