Goth

Goth Meaning & Origin

About Goth
The surname Goth is of Germanic origin and is derived from the Old High German word "got," meaning "God." It is believed to have originated as a personal name or a nickname for someone who was devoutly religious or had a strong connection to God. 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 Goth is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Goth: 677
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 33645
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.23

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
K0
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AA1 TH
🌐 IPA
/gɑθ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('K0', 'KT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Goth in Braille

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

The name Goth in braille

How to sign the name Goth using Sign Language

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

The name Goth in sign language

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