TheNameDBGoodyear
OccupationalMeaning
Derived from a personal name combined with 'year', possibly indicating a period of service or a seasonal occupation.
Etymology
The surname combines 'Good' (a personal name or descriptive element) with 'year', which may refer to a period of service, a seasonal worker, or a metaphorical reference. The exact meaning is uncertain.
About the Goodyear Surname
An English surname of uncertain origin, possibly occupational or descriptive. The name is historically associated with Charles Goodyear, the inventor of vulcanized rubber.
Distribution
Found in England and English-speaking countries, particularly the United States.
Notable Bearers
Charles Goodyear (inventor of vulcanized rubber)