Goodrum

Goodrum Meaning & Origin

About Goodrum
The surname Goodrum is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "god" meaning "good" and "rum" meaning "fame" or "renown." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Goodrum can be interpreted as "one who is famous for being good" or "renowned for their goodness." It is likely that this surname was originally bestowed upon individuals who were known for their virtuous or honorable qualities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Goodrum: 2,609
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,971
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.88

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTRM
🗽 NYSIIS
GAN
🔊 Soundex
G03605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G UH1 D R AH2 M
🌐 IPA
/ˈgʊˌdrəm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTRM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G365

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Goodrum in Braille

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

The name Goodrum in braille

How to sign the name Goodrum using Sign Language

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

The name Goodrum in sign language

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