Jerald Goforth

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jerald Goforth — English
29K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jerald Goforth is a name that combines English origins. The first name Jerald is a masculine given name of English origin. Jerald is a masculine given name which is a variant of Gerald, a German name meaning "rule of the spear". Gerald was brought to Great Britain by the Normans, along with variants Jerold and Jerrold, and the feminine Geraldine. Short forms include Jerry and Jere. Jerald is uncommon as a surname. Notable people with the name Jerald include: Given name Jerald Brown (born 1980), Canadian football player Jerald Clark (born 1963), American baseball player Jerald Daemyon, American jazz musician Jerald Ericksen (1924–2021), American mathematician Jerald G. The surname Goforth: People with the surname Charles Wayne Goforth (1931–2018), American politician D. Bruce Goforth, American politician Darren Goforth, US sheriff's deputy shot in 2015 David Goforth, American Baseball player Jonathan Goforth, Canadian Presbyterian missionary Ralen Goforth (born 2000), American football player Randall Goforth, American football player Robert Goforth, American politician Rosalind Goforth, Canadian Presbyterian missionary Susan Goforth, American actress William Goforth (doctor) (1766–1817), American politician William Goforth (1731–1807), American politician Goforth, Kentucky, an u. Jerald is a rare first name, carried by approximately 29K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Jerald reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Jerald

English

Jerald is a masculine given name which is a variant of Gerald, a German name meaning "rule of the spear". Gerald was brought to Great Britain by the Normans, along with variants Jerold and Jerrold, and the feminine Geraldine. Short forms include Jerry and Jere. Jerald is uncommon as a surname. Notable people with the name Jerald include: Given name Jerald Brown (born 1980), Canadian football player Jerald Clark (born 1963), American baseball player Jerald Daemyon, American jazz musician Jerald Ericksen (1924–2021), American mathematician Jerald G.

Surname: Goforth

English

People with the surname Charles Wayne Goforth (1931–2018), American politician D. Bruce Goforth, American politician Darren Goforth, US sheriff's deputy shot in 2015 David Goforth, American Baseball player Jonathan Goforth, Canadian Presbyterian missionary Ralen Goforth (born 2000), American football player Randall Goforth, American football player Robert Goforth, American politician Rosalind Goforth, Canadian Presbyterian missionary Susan Goforth, American actress William Goforth (doctor) (1766–1817), American politician William Goforth (1731–1807), American politician Goforth, Kentucky, an u.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Jerald is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 50%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 14%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Jerald by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Jerald Goforth

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Jerald Goforth:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Jerald?
The first name Jerald originates from English. Jerald is a masculine given name which is a variant of Gerald, a German name meaning "rule of the spear". Gerald was brought to Great Britain by the Normans, along with variants Jerold and Jerrold, and the feminine Geraldine. Short forms include Jerry and Jere. Jerald is uncommon as a surname. Notable people with the name Jerald include: Given name Jerald Brown (born 1980), Canadian football player Jerald Clark (born 1963), American baseball player Jerald Daemyon, American jazz musician Jerald Ericksen (1924–2021), American mathematician Jerald G.
When was Jerald most popular?
The name Jerald reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Goforth?
The surname Goforth originates from English. People with the surname Charles Wayne Goforth (1931–2018), American politician D. Bruce Goforth, American politician Darren Goforth, US sheriff's deputy shot in 2015 David Goforth, American Baseball player Jonathan Goforth, Canadian Presbyterian missionary Ralen Goforth (born 2000), American football player Randall Goforth, American football player Robert Goforth, American politician Rosalind Goforth, Canadian Presbyterian missionary Susan Goforth, American actress William Goforth (doctor) (1766–1817), American politician William Goforth (1731–1807), American politician Goforth, Kentucky, an u.
How common is the surname Goforth?
The surname Goforth is shared by approximately 9K people worldwide.
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