Goforth

Goforth Meaning & Origin

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.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Goforth: 8,735
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,068
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.96

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.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KFR0
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G010630
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G OW1 F AO1 R TH
🌐 IPA
/ˈgoʊˈfɔrθ/
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('KFR0', 'KFRT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G163

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Goforth in Braille

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

The name Goforth in braille

How to sign the name Goforth using Sign Language

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.

The name Goforth in sign language

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