Goshen

Goshen Meaning & Origin

About Goshen
The surname Goshen is of Hebrew origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Hebrew word "goshen," which means "approaching" or "drawing near." In the Bible, Goshen was a region in ancient Egypt where the Israelites settled during the time of Joseph. The name Goshen can also be associated with prosperity, abundance, and a sense of divine favor. As a surname, Goshen may have been adopted by individuals or families who lived in or had ancestral connections to the region of Goshen or who sought to express a connection to the biblical narrative.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Goshen: 489
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 44,034
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KXN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G OW1 SH IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈgoʊʃɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KXN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Goshen in Braille

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

The name Goshen in braille

How to sign the name Goshen using Sign Language

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

The name Goshen in sign language

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