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* [[Sir Park Goff, 1st Baronet]], British Conservative party politician, MP 1918–1923, 1924–1929, 1931–1935 |
* [[Sir Park Goff, 1st Baronet]], British Conservative party politician, MP 1918–1923, 1924–1929, 1931–1935 |
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* [[Trish Goff]], Fashion model |
* [[Trish Goff]], Fashion model |
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* [[Matt Goff]], Friend of Jeff Heisler |
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==References== |
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Revision as of 22:20, 10 August 2009
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| Meaning | "smith" |
| Region of origin | England, Ireland |
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| Related names | Gough, McGough |
Goff is the 946th most common family name in the United States. It is particularly prevalent among those of Welsh or Irish descent. Other variations of the surname include Gough and McGough. The English version of the name is an occupational name from Cornish and Breton goff, meaning "smith" (cognate with Gaelic gobha). The surname is common in East Anglia, where it is of Breton origin.
Notable Goffs
- Bruce Goff, architect
- Jacques Le Goff, French historian
- Jonathan Goff, American football player
- Mike Goff (football player), San Diego Chargers
- Phil Goff, current leader of the Labour Party of New Zealand
- Robert Goff, Baron Goff of Chieveley
- Robert Goff (football player), American football player
- Stan Goff, author
- Sir Park Goff, 1st Baronet, British Conservative party politician, MP 1918–1923, 1924–1929, 1931–1935
- Trish Goff, Fashion model
- Matt Goff, Friend of Jeff Heisler
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