Goneau

Goneau Meaning & Origin

About Goneau
The surname Goneau is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "gonel," meaning "a cloak" or "a cape." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who wore or made cloaks. Over time, the name evolved into Goneau. The surname Goneau is relatively rare and is primarily found in the French-speaking regions of Canada, particularly in Quebec.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Goneau: 183
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 98,982
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G OW1 N OW0
🌐 IPA
/goneau*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Goneau in Braille

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

The name Goneau in braille

How to sign the name Goneau using Sign Language

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

The name Goneau in sign language

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