Goodale

Goodale Meaning & Origin

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.

🌍 Origin
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Goodale: 3,140
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,265
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.06

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.

Ranking information for the surname Goodale is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KTL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
GA
πŸ”Š Soundex
G03040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
G UH1 D EY2 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈgʊˌdeΙͺl/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G340

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Goodale in Braille

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

The name Goodale in braille

How to sign the name Goodale using Sign Language

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.

The name Goodale in sign language

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