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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The surname Goodell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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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Here's how to represent Goodell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.