Goodsell

Goodsell Meaning & Origin

About Goodsell
The surname Goodsell is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English phrase "gode sel," meaning "good fortune" or "good luck." It was likely originally used as a nickname for someone who was considered fortunate or lucky. Over time, it evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Goodsell: 2,113
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14,208
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.72

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTSL
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G03204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G UH1 D S EH2 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈgʊdˌsɛl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G324

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Goodsell in Braille

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

The name Goodsell in braille

How to sign the name Goodsell using Sign Language

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

The name Goodsell in sign language

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