About Goodhew
The surname Goodhew is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "god" meaning "good" and "hēah" meaning "high" or "tall." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered good or virtuous. The name may have also been given to someone who held a position of authority or high social status. Overall, the surname Goodhew signifies a person of good character or high standing.
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The surname Goodhew is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Goodhew 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 Goodhew is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Goodhew in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Goodhew using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.