About Goforth
The surname Goforth is of English origin and is derived from the Old English phrase "gān forþ," meaning "to go forth" or "to proceed." It is a locational surname, typically given to individuals who lived near a path or road that led out of a settlement. The name Goforth signifies someone who resided in a place from which they would go forth or depart, indicating a person who was associated with movement or travel.
Explore your ancestry and health insights with exclusive savings.
Save 15%-60% this holiday season
The surname Goforth is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Goforth 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 Goforth is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Goforth in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Goforth using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.