Goynes

Goynes Meaning & Origin

About Goynes
The surname Goynes is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "gān," meaning "to go" or "to walk." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was a fast walker or had a distinctive gait. Over time, the surname Goynes became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, representing the family's ancestral connection to this characteristic.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Goynes: 600
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 37,180
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Goynes 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
KNS
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G OY1 N Z
🌐 IPA
/gɔɪnz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Goynes in Braille

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

The name Goynes in braille

How to sign the name Goynes using Sign Language

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

The name Goynes in sign language

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