Goodell

Goodell Meaning & Origin

About Goodell
The surname Goodell is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name Godwulf, meaning "good wolf." The name combines the elements "god," meaning good, and "wulf," meaning wolf. Over time, the name evolved into various spellings, including Goodell. Surnames often originated from personal characteristics or occupations, and Goodell likely referred to someone who was considered to possess the qualities of a good wolf, such as strength, loyalty, or cunning.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Goodell: 4,607
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7240
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.56

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Goodell based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTL
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0304
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G UH1 D EH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈgʊdɛl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G340

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Goodell in Braille

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

The name Goodell in braille

How to sign the name Goodell using Sign Language

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

The name Goodell in sign language

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