About Goodnow
The surname Goodnow is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "god" meaning "good" and "hnutu" meaning "nut." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was skilled at gathering or selling nuts. Over time, the surname Goodnow became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and it is now primarily found in the United States.
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The surname Goodnow is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Goodnow 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 Goodnow is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Goodnow in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Goodnow using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.