Gookin

Gookin Meaning & Origin

About Gookin
The surname Gookin is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Goda" or "Godwine," meaning "good friend" or "good warrior." Over time, the name evolved to Gookin, and individuals with this surname are believed to be descendants of someone who was known for being a loyal and trustworthy friend or a skilled warrior.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gookin: 633
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 35,537
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KKN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G UH1 K IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈgʊkɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gookin in Braille

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

The name Gookin in braille

How to sign the name Gookin using Sign Language

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

The name Gookin in sign language

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