Goodhand

Goodhand Meaning & Origin

About Goodhand
The surname Goodhand is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "gōdhond," meaning "good hand." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was skilled or adept with their hands, particularly in a manual or craft-related profession. The name may have been given to individuals who excelled in activities such as woodworking, metalworking, or other skilled trades. Over time, the surname Goodhand became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Goodhand: 112
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 147253
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTNT
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G03053
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G UH1 D HH AE2 N D
🌐 IPA
/goodhand*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G353

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Goodhand in Braille

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

The name Goodhand in braille

How to sign the name Goodhand using Sign Language

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

The name Goodhand in sign language

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