Geoffrey

== English == === Alternative forms === Jeffrey Jeffery (archaic) Geffrey === Etymology === From Middle English Geffrey, from an Old French aristocratic name, Geoffroi [dʒɔfreʲ] (> West Middle French Geoffrey, East Middle French Geoffroy), itself from Proto-French forms (latinized in -us) Jotfredus, Jozsfredus, Josfredus (10th century) and Jof[f]redus, Jofridus, Jaufredus, Geffredus (11th century), and ultimately of Proto-Germanic origin. The second element is *friþuz (“peace, sanctuary”). The first element may be *gautaz (“a Geat, a Goth”) [making the Proto-Germanic term *Gautafriþu, as opposed to *gōdaz (“good”) or *gudą (“god”) in Godfrey; this would also make it related to Jocelyn]. The name was introduced to England by the Normans in the 11th century. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈd͡ʒɛfɹi/ Homophone: Jeffrey Hyphenation: Geof‧frey === Proper noun === Geoffrey A male given name from the Germanic languages, popular in the U.K. in the 20th century. A surname. ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== ==== Statistics ==== According to the 2010 United States Census, Geoffrey is the 57781st most common surname in the United States, belonging to 352 individuals. Geoffrey is most common among White (87.22%) individuals. === References === == Middle English == === Proper noun === Geoffrey alternative form of Geffrey