Gofourth

Gofourth Meaning & Origin

About Gofourth
The surname Gofourth is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "goforð," meaning "good journey" or "safe passage." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was seen as a reliable and trustworthy companion on a journey. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Gofourth can trace their ancestry back to those who were known for their dependable and steadfast nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gofourth: 132
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 129,047
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gofourth 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 Gofourth is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KFR0
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G010630
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AH1 F AO1 R TH
🌐 IPA
/gofourth*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KFR0', 'KFRT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G163

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gofourth in Braille

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

The name Gofourth in braille

How to sign the name Gofourth using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Gofourth using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Gofourth in sign language

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