Goto

Goto Meaning & Origin

About Goto
The surname Goto is of Japanese origin and has multiple meanings. One interpretation is that it is derived from the Japanese words "go" meaning "five" and "to" meaning "wisteria." Therefore, Goto can be translated as "five wisterias." Another interpretation suggests that it may be derived from the Japanese word "goto" meaning "to go" or "to proceed." As with many surnames, the exact meaning and origin can vary depending on the specific family or region.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Goto: 3,302
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,803
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KT
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G OW1 T UW2
🌐 IPA
/ˈgoʊˌtu/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Goto in Braille

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

The name Goto in braille

How to sign the name Goto using Sign Language

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

The name Goto in sign language

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