Godshall

Godshall Meaning & Origin

About Godshall
The surname Godshall is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gotshal," meaning "God's servant" or "servant of God." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify someone as the son or descendant of a person known for their devotion to God or their religious service. The name Godshall suggests a family history rooted in religious faith and service.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Godshall: 1,239
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21,184
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.42

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Godshall 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 Godshall is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTXL
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G03204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AA1 D SH AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈgɑdʃəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTXL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G324

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Godshall in Braille

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

The name Godshall in braille

How to sign the name Godshall using Sign Language

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

The name Godshall in sign language

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