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Goode

Goode is a surname of English origin. It is ultimately derived from the Old English word gōd, meaning good, virtuous, or well-behaved. The name likely began as a nickname for a person regarded as good, or as a descriptive or toponymic surname in medieval England. Over time, bearers of the name migrated to other parts of the English-speaking world, where the surname is now found in many countries, especially in North America and the British Isles.

In distribution terms, Goode is most commonly encountered in the United States and the United Kingdom, with

Geographically, there are places and landmarks that bear the Goode name or that were named for individuals

Notable individuals with the surname Goode have made contributions across fields such as politics, science, culture,

descendants
of
English
settlers
and
immigrants
carrying
the
name
into
new
communities.
Genealogical
records
show
Goode
appearing
in
parish,
civil,
and
land
documents
over
several
centuries,
reflecting
long-standing
presence
in
English-speaking
societies.
with
the
surname
Goode,
a
pattern
common
for
surnames
with
a
long
local
history.
The
name
also
appears
in
various
records,
such
as
censuses
and
historical
registries,
indicating
its
enduring
presence
in
community
histories.
and
sports.
Because
of
its
broad
distribution,
the
name
appears
in
many
cultures
and
historical
periods,
sometimes
in
fictional
works
or
as
part
of
organizational
or
institutional
names.
The
spelling
Goode
is
one
of
several
related
forms
associated
with
the
root
meaning
“good.”