The Goodrick Family Name

Goodrick is how some branches of the Goodrich family came to write their name. Its meaning, shared with Goodrich, is “One who came from Goodrich (Godric's castle), in Herefordshire; descendant of Godxic (God's rule)”.

How the spelling arose

Goodrick is listed among the recognised spellings of Goodrich. Regional accents shaped spellings long before dictionaries fixed them. Related forms: Godrich.

Goodrick by the numbers

The Census Bureau's 2010 surname file lists Goodrick with 472 bearers, at rank 45,347.

Goodrick coat of arms

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