Goshu

Goshu Meaning & Origin

About Goshu
The surname Goshu is of Ethiopian origin and is derived from the Amharic word "goshu," which means "leader" or "ruler." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it is derived from the name of an ancestor who held a position of leadership or authority. The surname Goshu is commonly found among the Amhara people of Ethiopia and signifies a familial connection to a respected leader or ruler in their lineage.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Goshu: 106
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 153,769
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KX
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AA1 SH UW0
🌐 IPA
/goshu*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KX', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Goshu in Braille

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

The name Goshu in braille

How to sign the name Goshu using Sign Language

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

The name Goshu in sign language

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