Goodluck

Goodluck Meaning & Origin

About Goodluck
The surname Goodluck is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English phrase "gode lucke," meaning "good fortune" or "good luck." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify someone as the "son of Goodluck." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered to be lucky or fortunate. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, the surname Goodluck is relatively rare and is found primarily in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Goodluck: 441
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 47966
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTLK
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G03402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G UH1 D L AH2 K
🌐 IPA
/goodluck*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G342

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Goodluck in Braille

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

The name Goodluck in braille

How to sign the name Goodluck using Sign Language

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

The name Goodluck in sign language

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