There are
722
Goodys in the USAGoody is the
31960th
most common last name in the USAHistorical figures and celebrities called Goody
WalterGooddy
Walter Gooddy was an English physician and geologist who made significant contributions to the understanding of groundwater and hydrogeology.ElizabethGoudge
Elizabeth Goudge was an English author known for her novels, including 'The Little White Horse' which won the Carnegie Medal for children's literature.RogerGoodell
Roger Goodell is an American businessman and the commissioner of the National Football League (NFL) since 2006.GaryGoodhew
Gary Goodhew is a fictional character created by Alison Bruce in her crime fiction series set in Cambridge, featuring a young detective sergeant named Gary Goodhew.HerbertGoodkind
Herbert Goodkind was an American inventor and engineer known for his contributions to the development of the automatic transmission for automobiles.LarryGoodwyn
Larry Goodwyn was an American historian and author known for his works on American history and politics, including 'The Populist Moment: A Short History of the Agrarian Revolt in America.'StuartGoodwin
Stuart Goodwin is a British actor known for his stage performances, including his portrayal of George Dillingham in the West End production of 'The Winslow Boy.'RichardGoodwin
Richard Goodwin was an American speechwriter and advisor to Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson, known for his contributions to famous speeches and policies.RachelGoodchild
Rachel Goodchild is a British painter known for her vibrant and expressive abstract artworks, often inspired by nature and emotional landscapes.JohnGoodchild
John Goodchild was an English actor known for his stage performances, particularly his portrayal of dramatic Shakespearean characters.Goody Genealogy
OriginsThe surname 'Goody' is a variant of the surname 'Good' which is of English origin. It is derived from the Middle English word 'gōd' meaning 'good' or 'virtuous'. The name likely originated as a nickname for a kind or morally upright person.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Goody' has a relatively low frequency and is most commonly found in the United States, Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Goody' include 'Goodie' and 'Goodey'.
Migration and ImmigrationThere is limited information available on the migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Goody'. However, it is likely that individuals with the surname 'Goody' have migrated or immigrated to various countries throughout history.