Goy

Goy Meaning & Origin

About Goy
The surname Goy is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "gai," meaning "joyful" or "cheerful." It was likely used as a nickname for someone with a happy or lively disposition. Over time, the surname Goy may have been adopted by individuals or families who were known for their positive and joyful nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Goy: 537
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 40672
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

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

Ranking information for the surname Goy is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
K
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G OY1
🌐 IPA
/gɔɪ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('K', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Goy in Braille

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

The name Goy in braille

How to sign the name Goy using Sign Language

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

The name Goy in sign language

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