About Goodding
The surname Goodding is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "godding," which means "good fellow" or "good companion." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered to be a good and trustworthy person. The name may have been given to individuals who were known for their friendly and amiable nature or who were seen as reliable and dependable companions.
The surname Goodding is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Goodding 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 Goodding is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Goodding in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Goodding using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.