About Goodkin
The surname Goodkin is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "gut" meaning "good" and the Hebrew word "kin" meaning "family" or "relatives." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Goodkin can be interpreted as "good family" or "good relatives." It likely originated as a descriptive or honorary name for someone who was considered to be a member of a good or honorable family within the Jewish community.
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