About Goethel
The surname Goethel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gotel," meaning "godfather." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who held the role of a godfather in a baptismal ceremony. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone who displayed godfather-like qualities, such as being protective or supportive.
The surname Goethel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Goethel 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 Goethel is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Goethel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Goethel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.