Goh

Goh Meaning & Origin

About Goh
The surname Goh is of Chinese origin and is commonly found among ethnic Chinese populations. It is derived from the Chinese character "吴" (Wú), which is the pinyin transliteration of the surname. Goh is one of the most common surnames in China and is also prevalent among Chinese communities in other countries. The name is associated with various meanings, including "military" or "warrior," as well as being linked to the ancient state of Wu. However, the specific meaning can vary depending on the region and family lineage.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Goh: 1,528
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 18,208
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.52

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
K
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G OW1
🌐 IPA
/goʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('K', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Goh in Braille

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

The name Goh in braille

How to sign the name Goh using Sign Language

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

The name Goh in sign language

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