Goodchild

Goodchild Meaning & Origin

About Goodchild
The surname Goodchild is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English phrase "gode child," meaning "good child." It was likely originally used as a nickname for a well-behaved or virtuous child. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. The name Goodchild signifies a family lineage associated with positive qualities and moral character.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Goodchild: 1,060
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 23,837
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.36

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTXLT
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G032043
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G UH1 D CH AY2 L D
🌐 IPA
/ˈgʊˌdʧaɪld/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTXLT', 'KTKLT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G324

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Goodchild in Braille

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

The name Goodchild in braille

How to sign the name Goodchild using Sign Language

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

The name Goodchild in sign language

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