Goudy

Goudy Meaning & Origin

About Goudy
The surname Goudy is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "gobha" meaning "smith" or "blacksmith." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked as blacksmiths, metalworkers, or craftsmen. The name Goudy signifies a person's ancestral connection to this profession and their skills in working with metals.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Goudy: 2,622
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,933
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.89

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Goudy 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 AW1 D IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgaʊdi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Goudy in Braille

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

The name Goudy in braille

How to sign the name Goudy using Sign Language

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

The name Goudy in sign language

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