Golod

Golod Meaning & Origin

About Golod
The surname Golod is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "golod," meaning "hunger" or "famine." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a baker or a miller, as these professions were often associated with providing sustenance during times of scarcity. The surname Golod may also have been given to individuals who were known for their ability to endure or survive periods of hunger or famine.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Golod: 266
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 73,005
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLT
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0403
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G OW1 L AH0 D
🌐 IPA
/golod*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Golod in Braille

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

The name Golod in braille

How to sign the name Golod using Sign Language

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

The name Golod in sign language

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