Gooch

Gooch Meaning & Origin

About Gooch
The surname Gooch is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "goc," meaning a cuckoo bird. It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had a resemblance to or shared characteristics with a cuckoo bird, such as being lively or talkative. Over time, this nickname evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations.

๐ŸŒ Origin
๐Ÿ“ Surname Length
๐Ÿ’ฌ Number of Syllables
๐Ÿ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gooch: 11,453
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,155
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.88

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

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
KX
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
GA
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
G020
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
G UW1 CH
๐ŸŒ IPA
/guสง/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('KX', 'KK')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gooch in Braille

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

The name Gooch in braille

How to sign the name Gooch using Sign Language

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

The name Gooch in sign language

Numerology