GOODHART
Goodhart
Goodhart is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. The name is derived from the Old English word "gōd", meaning "good", and "heort", meaning "heart". The surname is believed to have originated from a person with a kind or generous heart.
History
The Goodhart surname has been documented in England since medieval times. It is thought to have originated in the region of Yorkshire, where the name was first recorded. Over the centuries, bearers of the surname Goodhart have spread to other parts of England.
Notable Individuals
- Charles Albert Eric Goodhart (1936 - ): Renowned British economist and former Director of the London School of Economics.
- Sir William Goodhart (1915 - 2000): Distinguished British barrister and judge, who was appointed a High Court judge in 1976.
Distribution
Today, the Goodhart surname can be found predominantly in England, particularly in regions such as Yorkshire, London, and the South East. There are also individuals with the surname living in other parts of the United Kingdom and the world.
Variants
Variants of the surname Goodhart include Goodheart and Godhart.
The Goodhart surname carries a sense of benevolence and kindness, reflecting the qualities associated with a "good heart".
There are approximately 124 people named Goodhart in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Goodhart.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Arthur
- David
- Gavin
- James
- Joseph
- Keith
- Martin
- Michael
- Peter
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Caroline
- Catherine
- Celia
- Fiona
- Julianne
- Katherine
- Kim
- Margaret
- Rachel
- Venetia