Wildgoose

Wildgoose Meaning & Origin

About Wildgoose
The surname Wildgoose is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "wildegoos," meaning "wild goose." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who hunted or caught wild geese. The name may have also been given to someone who displayed characteristics associated with wild geese, such as being migratory or unpredictable. Overall, the surname Wildgoose signifies a connection to the natural world and the pursuit of wild game.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wildgoose: 155
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 113,155
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wildgoose 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 Wildgoose is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALTKS
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0432020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 L D G OW2 S
🌐 IPA
/wildgoose*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALTKS', 'FLTKS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W432

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wildgoose in Braille

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

The name Wildgoose in braille

How to sign the name Wildgoose using Sign Language

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

The name Wildgoose in sign language

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