GOACHER

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Goacher

Goacher is a surname of English origin which is mainly found in the southeast of England, especially in the counties of Kent and Sussex. The name is of Anglo-Saxon descent, derived from the Old English personal name "Gāra" or "Garu" and the suffix "-cer," meaning “forest clearing.”

The Goacher family has a long history in the area, with records tracing back to the medieval period. Members of the Goacher clan were likely farmers or agricultural workers in the rural regions of Kent and Sussex. The surname may also have been occupational, indicating a person who worked in a "gore" or a triangular piece of land.

Over time, the Goacher surname has spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and even to other countries as a result of migration and emigration. Variants of the name include Goucher and Gaucher.

Today, individuals bearing the surname Goacher can be found in various professions and walks of life, continuing the legacy of their ancestors from the southeastern regions of England.

There are approximately 806 people named Goacher in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,713th most common surname in Britain. Around 12 in a million people in Britain are named Goacher.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Andrew
Christopher
David
John
Kevin
Mark
Michael
Paul
Robert
Stephen
Steve
Terence

Female

Alice
Helen
Jean
Julia
Linda
Margaret
Patricia
Samantha
Sarah
Susan
Tracy

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