Goodlett

Goodlett Meaning & Origin

About Goodlett
The surname Goodlett is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "godelet," meaning "good little." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was small in stature but possessed good qualities or was considered virtuous. The name may have been given to distinguish an individual from others with similar names or to highlight their positive attributes. Over time, the surname Goodlett has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Goodlett: 1,846
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15,784
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.63

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTLT
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G03403
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G UH1 D L EH2 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈgʊˌdlɛt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G343

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Goodlett in Braille

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

The name Goodlett in braille

How to sign the name Goodlett using Sign Language

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

The name Goodlett in sign language

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