Goodfriend

Goodfriend Meaning & Origin

About Goodfriend
The surname Goodfriend is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "godefrinde," meaning a trusted or loyal friend. It is a descriptive surname that was likely given to someone who was known for being a reliable and faithful companion. The name may have also been used to distinguish a close friend from others with similar names. Overall, the surname Goodfriend signifies a person who is regarded as a trustworthy and steadfast friend.

🌍 Origin
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Goodfriend: 722
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 31,960
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.24

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KTFRNT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
GA
πŸ”Š Soundex
G0316053
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
G UH1 D F R EH2 N D
🌐 IPA
/ˈgʊdˌfrΙ›nd/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KTFRNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G316

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Goodfriend in Braille

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

The name Goodfriend in braille

How to sign the name Goodfriend using Sign Language

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

The name Goodfriend in sign language

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