Goodding

Goodding Meaning & Origin

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.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Goodding: 112
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 147253
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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.

Pronunciation

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KTNK
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G03052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G UH1 D IH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/goodding*/
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('KTNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G352

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Goodding in Braille

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

The name Goodding in braille

How to sign the name Goodding using Sign Language

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.

The name Goodding in sign language

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