About Goodfellow
The surname Goodfellow is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English term "godefelawe," meaning a good companion or friend. It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was friendly, sociable, or helpful. The name may have also been given to someone who played the role of the mythical character "Robin Goodfellow" or "Puck" in medieval folklore. Overall, the surname Goodfellow signifies a person who is kind, amiable, or associated with the character of Robin Goodfellow.
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The surname Goodfellow is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Goodfellow 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 Goodfellow in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Goodfellow using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.