About Goodale
The surname Goodale is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "god" meaning "good" and "halh" meaning "nook" or "recess." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name hailed from a place called Goodale or a similar sounding place. The name likely referred to someone who lived in or near a good nook or corner of land, suggesting a favorable or pleasant location. Over time, the surname Goodale has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.
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The surname Goodale is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Goodale based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Goodale in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Goodale using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.