Goss
English
Etymology
- As an English surname, spelling variant of Gosse.
- As a German surname, from a personal name related to the adjective gut (“good”) or Gott (“god”).
Proper noun
Goss
- A surname.
- An unincorporated community in Marion County, Mississippi, United States.
- A village in Monroe County, Missouri, United States.
Statistics
- According to the 2010 United States Census, Goss is the 1349th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 26179 individuals. Goss is most common among White (80.46%) individuals.
See also
Anagrams
Luxembourgish
Etymology
From Middle High German guʒ, from Old High German guz, from the root of gießen (“to pour”). Cognate with German Guss.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ɡos/
- Rhymes: -os
Noun
Goss m (uncountable)