Goist

Goist Meaning & Origin

About Goist
The surname Goist is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "goist," meaning "spirit" or "ghost." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was considered to be mysterious or ethereal in nature. The name may have been given to individuals who exhibited ghost-like qualities or had a spiritual aura. Over time, the surname Goist became a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Goist: 195
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 93,921
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KST
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G023
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G OY1 S T
🌐 IPA
/goist*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Goist in Braille

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

The name Goist in braille

How to sign the name Goist using Sign Language

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

The name Goist in sign language

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