Going

Going Meaning & Origin

About Going
The surname Going is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "gang," meaning "to go" or "to walk." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was always on the move or had a restless nature. The surname Going may also have been a locational name for someone who lived near a road or pathway. Overall, the surname Going signifies a person who is active, mobile, or associated with a particular location.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Going: 1,282
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 20648
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.43

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNK
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G OW1 IH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/goʊɪŋ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Going in Braille

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

The name Going in braille

How to sign the name Going using Sign Language

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

The name Going in sign language

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