GOODHIND
Goodhind
Goodhind is a surname of English origin, primarily found in the counties of Hampshire, Wiltshire, and Dorset in Southern England. The surname is derived from the Middle English word "good" meaning "virtuous" or "kind", and "hind", which referred to a skilled farmhand or servant.
The first recorded instance of the surname Goodhind was in Hampshire, with John Goodhyne noted in the Subsidy Rolls of 1332. Over the centuries, the surname has seen various spelling variations such as Goodhinde, Goodhind, and Goodin.
Individuals bearing the surname Goodhind have been involved in a variety of occupations, with records showing them to be farmers, labourers, and tradespeople. Some branches of the Goodhind family have also prospered in areas such as commerce and academia.
The Goodhind family name has spread to other parts of the world through emigration, particularly to countries within the former British Empire such as Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.
In modern times, individuals with the surname Goodhind can be found across the United Kingdom and in various other countries. The name continues to represent a connection to the ancestral lands of Southern England and carries with it a sense of history and tradition.
There are approximately 221 people named Goodhind in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Goodhind.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Christopher
- Colin
- Darren
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Joseph
- Mark
- Paul
- Peter
- Steve
- Timothy
Female
- Claire
- Clare
- Donna
- Elaine
- Ellen
- Emma
- Lesley
- Mary
- Pauline
- Sarah