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