Goucher

Goucher Meaning & Origin

About Goucher
The surname Goucher is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "gouche," meaning "left-handed." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was left-handed or had some association with the left side. Over time, this nickname evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Goucher: 1,491
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 18,511
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.51

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Goucher based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KXR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AW1 K ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgaʊkər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KXR', 'KKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Goucher in Braille

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

The name Goucher in braille

How to sign the name Goucher using Sign Language

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

The name Goucher in sign language

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