Goodin

Patronymic

Meaning

Derived from the personal name Goodwin or a diminutive form thereof.

Etymology

The surname is a variant or diminutive of Goodwin, which combines Old English 'god' (good) and 'wine' (friend). The -in ending suggests a diminutive or patronymic formation.

About the Goodin Surname

An English surname derived from the personal name Goodwin. The name has been established in England since medieval times and spread to other English-speaking regions.

Distribution

Found in England and English-speaking countries, particularly the United States.

Notable Bearers

Unknown

People with the Goodin Surname

John Goodin

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