Goei

Goei Meaning & Origin

About Goei
The surname Goei is of Chinese origin and is commonly found among the Hakka people. It is derived from the Chinese character "高" (Gao), which means "tall" or "high." The surname Goei is often associated with individuals who are ambitious, determined, and have a strong sense of self-worth. It is a relatively rare surname and is predominantly found in Southeast Asia, particularly in countries like Indonesia and Malaysia, where many Hakka Chinese migrated to during the 19th and 20th centuries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Goei: 106
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 153,769
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
K
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G OW1 IY0
🌐 IPA
/goei*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('K', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Goei in Braille

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

The name Goei in braille

How to sign the name Goei using Sign Language

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

The name Goei in sign language

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