Goodling

Goodling Meaning & Origin

About Goodling
The surname Goodling is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Godwulf," meaning "good wolf." The name combines the elements "god," meaning "good," and "wulf," meaning "wolf." Over time, the name evolved into various spellings, including Goodling. As a surname, Goodling likely originated as a nickname for someone who possessed qualities associated with a good wolf, such as bravery or loyalty.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Goodling: 1,097
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 23238
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.37

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

Pronunciation

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🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G034052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G UH1 D L IH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/ˈgʊdlɪŋ/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G345

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Goodling in Braille

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

The name Goodling in braille

How to sign the name Goodling using Sign Language

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

The name Goodling in sign language

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