GOLDSWAIN
Goldswain
Goldswain is a surname of English origin, believed to have been derived from the Old English words "gold", meaning gold, and "swan", which referred to a swan. The literal translation of Goldswain is therefore believed to be "gold-washed" or "golden swan".
This surname is most commonly found in England, particularly in the counties of Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex. The Goldswain family name is thought to have originated in the medieval period and has scattered instances across the country.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Goldswain are scarce in historical records; however, it is likely that the name has been passed down through family lines for generations. The traditional occupation associated with the surname is not definitively known.
The distribution of the Goldswain surname has remained relatively limited, with most individuals residing in the United Kingdom, particularly in the eastern regions. Overall, the surname Goldswain carries with it a sense of heritage and English ancestry, tracing back to the medieval period.
There are approximately 248 people named Goldswain in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Goldswain.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Brian
- Christopher
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Keith
- Kevin
- Michael
- Paul
- Philip
- Steven
Female
- Dorothy
- Emily
- Jennifer
- Karen
- Lucy
- Michelle
- Patricia
- Sandra
- Sarah
- Wendy
Similar and related surnames
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