Gouty

Gouty Meaning & Origin

About Gouty
The surname Gouty is derived from the Old French word "goutte," meaning "drop." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a limp or walked with a peculiar gait, resembling the dropping of a foot. The name Gouty may have been given to individuals who suffered from gout, a painful condition that affects the joints. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, the surname Gouty serves as a reminder of an ancestor's distinctive walk or potential medical condition.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gouty: 221
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 84,748
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gouty 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

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
GA
πŸ”Š Soundex
G030
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AW1 T IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgaʊti/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gouty in Braille

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

The name Gouty in braille

How to sign the name Gouty using Sign Language

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

The name Gouty in sign language

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