Summary

Surname GOODING is of English origin. It is derived from the Old English word 'god' meaning 'good' and 'ing' meaning 'people' or 'descendant'. The surname is believed to have originated from a medieval personal name. It has a history dating back to the Middle Ages in England.
There are
7123
Goodings in the USA
Gooding is the
4942nd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Gooding

NatGoodwin

American actor and comedian known for his work in vaudeville and on Broadway.

CarlyGoodwin

British suffragette who fought for women's right to vote in the early 20th century.

GeorgeGooding

African American soldier who served during the American Civil War and later became a prominent civil rights activist.

MaryGooding

Australian artist known for her landscape paintings and contribution to the Australian art scene in the 19th century.

ThomasGooding

English explorer and navigator who accompanied Captain James Cook on his voyages of discovery.

Gooding Genealogy

OriginsThe surname Gooding is of English origin.
Geographic DistributionGooding is primarily found in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia.
VariationsVariations of the surname Gooding include Gooden, Goodwin, and Goodrich.
Migration and ImmigrationMigration and immigration of individuals with the surname Gooding occurred during various times and in different locations. Examples include migration to the United States during the 19th and 20th centuries for economic opportunities and immigration to Australia during the 19th century for settlement and exploration purposes.