About Goff
The surname Goff is of Welsh origin and is derived from the personal name "Goff," which is a variant of the name "Gough." The name Gough itself is derived from the Welsh word "coch," meaning "red." Therefore, the surname Goff is likely to have originally been a nickname for someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion. Over time, the surname Goff has spread beyond Wales and can be found in various English-speaking countries.
The surname Goff is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Goff 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 Goff is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Goff in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Goff using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.