Goode

Goode Meaning & Origin

About Goode
The surname Goode is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "gode," meaning "good." It was originally a nickname given to someone who was considered to be good-natured, kind, or morally upright. The name may have also been used to distinguish someone who was a good farmer or skilled at their trade. Over time, the surname Goode became hereditary and passed down through generations, representing the positive qualities associated with the name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Goode: 22,356
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1,605
  • Frequency per 100k people: 7.58

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KT
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G UH1 D
🌐 IPA
/gʊd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Goode in Braille

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

The name Goode in braille

How to sign the name Goode using Sign Language

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

The name Goode in sign language

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