Goocher

Goocher Meaning & Origin

About Goocher
The surname Goocher is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "gōcere," meaning a jester or a fool. It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as an entertainer or a court jester, known for their humorous and playful nature. Over time, the surname Goocher may have also been used as a nickname for someone who displayed similar characteristics or had a mischievous personality.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Goocher: 158
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 111,426
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KXR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
GA
πŸ”Š Soundex
G0206
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
G UH1 K ER0
🌐 IPA
/goocher*/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KXR', 'KKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Goocher in Braille

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

The name Goocher in braille

How to sign the name Goocher using Sign Language

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

The name Goocher in sign language

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