Goodrum is an English surname and a place name in America. It may refer to:
People with the surname edit
- Alexander John Goodrum (1960–2002), American writer, educator, and civil rights activist on behalf of gender identity and sexual orientation
- Charlie Goodrum (1950–2013), American footballer
- Niko Goodrum (born 1992), American baseball player
- Phillip Goodrum (born 1997), American soccer player
- Randy Goodrum (born 1947), American songwriter, pianist, and music producer
- Sara Goodrum (born ?), American MLB director and coach
Origin edit
The surname is English, primarily from Norfolk, deriving from Old Norse, possibly originally Guðormr, a compound of guð (meaning "god") + ormr ("snake" or "serpent"); or Guðþormr, a compound of guð + þormr ("to respect or honor" or "to spare").[1]
Places edit
- Goodrum Junction, historical location within Liberty Township, Porter County, Indiana, USA
- May Patterson Goodrum House (built 1932), historic American home and museum in Atlanta, Georgia
See also edit
- Delta Goodrem (born 1984), Australian singer, songwriter, television personality and actress
References edit
- ^ Patrick Hanks, ed. (2003). Dictionary of American Family Names. Oxford University Press. p. 65. ISBN 9780195081374. Retrieved 12 February 2017.
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