Goodley

Goodley Meaning & Origin

About Goodley
The surname Goodley is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "godlich," meaning "godlike" or "divine." It is a descriptive surname that was likely given to someone who was considered to possess godly or divine qualities. The name may have been bestowed upon individuals who were pious, virtuous, or had a strong moral character. Over time, the spelling of the surname may have evolved to its current form, Goodley.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Goodley: 459
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 46,404
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KTL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
GA
πŸ”Š Soundex
G0340
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
G UH1 D L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgʊdli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G340

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Goodley in Braille

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

The name Goodley in braille

How to sign the name Goodley using Sign Language

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

The name Goodley in sign language

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