Goudeau

Goudeau Meaning & Origin

About Goudeau
The surname Goudeau is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "goudal" or "goudel," meaning "a small hill" or "a mound." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the name may have lived near or on a small hill or mound. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Goudreau or Goudot.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Goudeau: 1,913
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15,328
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.65

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Goudeau 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
KT
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G UW2 D OW1
🌐 IPA
/ˌguˈdoʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Goudeau in Braille

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

The name Goudeau in braille

How to sign the name Goudeau using Sign Language

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

The name Goudeau in sign language

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