Gould Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Gould Name Meaning: Origiinates from the Anglo-Saxon word 'Golda/Golde' meaning 'Gold'.

May have derived from a nickname for someone with golden coloured hair, was also an occupational name for someone who worked with Gold.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Gould Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Gould family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 316
Female Servant 252
Independent 189
Farmer 106
Labourer 101
Male Servant 92
Ag Labourer 47
Shoe Maker 41
Carpenter 32
Dress Maker 32
Mason 29
Tailor 23
Weaver 22
Gardener 21
Servant 19
Laundress 19
Pauper 19
Apprentice 16
Publican 14
Coal Miner 14
Cotton Weaver 13
Clerk 13
Pupil 11
Yeoman 11
Blacksmith 10

Gould Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Gould 100% 76,061
2 Gold 80% 10,426
3 Gleed 40% 4,880
4 Goold 80% 3,747
5 Goldie 50% 2,813
6 Gauld 80% 929
7 Glide 20% 726
8 Guild 60% 657
9 Glade 20% 517
10 Gildea 33% 373
11 Goald 80% 268
12 Glead 40% 218
13 Glud 60% 165
14 Glad 40% 138
15 Gild 60% 128

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