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