Goodhall

Goodhall is a British surname with its origins dating back to medieval times. The name is of Anglo-Saxon origin and is derived from the Old English words "god", meaning good, and "halh", meaning corner or nook. The surname likely denoted someone who lived in a remote or secluded place considered to be good or holy.

The Goodhall family name has been recorded in various spellings throughout history, including Goodhall, Goodhale, Goodhale, and Godhall. The name is primarily found in the United Kingdom, with a particular concentration in English regions such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Cheshire.

Individuals bearing the surname Goodhall have been involved in a variety of occupations and professions over the centuries, including farming, blacksmithing, and trade. The name has also been associated with people of religious and scholarly backgrounds.

Today, the Goodhall surname continues to be present in the UK and has spread to other English-speaking countries through immigration and migration. As with many surnames, variations in spelling and pronunciation have emerged over time.

The Goodhall surname carries with it a sense of British heritage and ancestry, reflecting the longstanding presence of the family name in the social and cultural landscape of the United Kingdom.

There are approximately 466 people named Goodhall in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Goodhall.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • Anthony
  • Christopher
  • David
  • James
  • Lee
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Philip
  • Phillip
  • William

Female

  • Angela
  • Carol
  • Joan
  • Julie
  • Karen
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Rachel
  • Sarah
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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