About Goodenow
The surname Goodenow is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Godwine," meaning "good friend" or "good friend of God." The addition of the suffix "-now" indicates a patronymic origin, suggesting that the name was originally used to identify the son of someone named Godwine. Over time, the name evolved into Goodenow, and individuals with this surname are likely descendants of someone who was known for being a good friend or companion.
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The surname Goodenow is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Goodenow 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 Goodenow is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Goodenow in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Goodenow using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.