Goodin

Goodin is a surname of English origin. It is believed to be derived from the medieval English personal name Goding, which itself is thought to have originated from the Old English name Godwine, meaning "good friend" or "noble friend".

The Goodin surname has been found throughout various parts of the United Kingdom, with notable concentrations in regions such as Norfolk, Suffolk, and Yorkshire.

Over time, the spelling of the surname may have evolved through various phonetic and translational changes. Variants of the Goodin surname include Gooden, Gooding, and Goodwin.

Individuals with the surname Goodin have been recorded in various historical records, including census data, parish registers, and legal documents. In modern times, the Goodin surname can still be found in the UK and in other parts of the English-speaking world, particularly among the British diaspora.

Research into family history and genealogy has uncovered numerous branches of the Goodin family, demonstrating the diverse and widespread nature of this ancestral name.

Overall, the Goodin surname represents a rich and varied aspect of British heritage and identity, contributing to the tapestry of names that form the cultural landscape of the United Kingdom.

There are approximately 340 people named Goodin in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Goodin.

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Alan
  • Andrew
  • David
  • Gary
  • Matthew
  • Melvin
  • Michael
  • Peter
  • Philip
  • Robert
  • Steven
  • Thomas

Female

  • Ada
  • Alice
  • Anita
  • Catherine
  • Christine
  • Irene
  • Jacqueline
  • Mary
  • Michelle
  • Pauline
  • Sarah
  • Susan
  • Tanya
  • Vicky

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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