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A silly clown. [Prov. Eng.] Halliwell.
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A game. See Golf. [Scot.] Halliwell.
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| Goff | |
|---|---|
| Family name | |
| Meaning | 1. Godly person / strong warrior / a high priest, 2. "smith" 3. "son of Eochaidh / Eachaidh 4. "red haired" |
| Region of origin | 1. Germany, 2. England, 3. Wales 4. Ireland |
| Related names | Gough, McGough, Goffstein |
Goff is a surname with several distinct origins. It is the 946th most common family name in the United States.[1] When the surname originates from England it is derived from an occupational name from German, Cornish and Breton the German Goff, meaning a godly person, a strong warrior, or a priest. The Breton goff, meaning "smith" (cognate with Gaelic gobha). The English-originating surname is common in East Anglia, where it is of Breton origin. The Welsh name is a variant of the surname Gough, and is derived from a nickname for someone with red hair. The native Irish name is derived from a patronymic form of the Gaelic personal name Eochaidh / Eachaidh, which means "horseman".[2][3]
Notable Goffs
- Bruce Goff, architect
- Frederick R. Goff, librarian
- Jacques Le Goff, French historian
- Jonathan Goff, American football player
- Kenneth Goff, American anti-communist
- Mike Goff, professional baseball player/manager
- Mike Goff (football player), American football player
- Phil Goff, current leader of the Labour Party of New Zealand
- Robert Goff, Baron Goff of Chieveley
- Robert Goff (football player), American football player
- Sir Park Goff, 1st Baronet, British Conservative party politician, MP
- Stan Goff, author
- Trish Goff, fashion model
- Katie Goff, 2006 National Roller Derby Champion
- Evan Sula-Goff, Singer for the band 8stops7
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