GOODLAND
Goodland
Goodland is a British surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, believed to be locational in nature. The name is thought to derive from "Godeland," meaning "good land," and could have originated from a place name in England.
The surname Goodland is relatively rare, with most documented occurrences found in the counties of Somerset and Devon. It may have its roots in the medieval period, indicating the residence of the original bearer on high-quality land or reflecting their connection to a prosperous area.
Over the centuries, bearers of the surname Goodland have likely been part of various communities in England, contributing to the rich tapestry of British history. Today, individuals with the surname Goodland can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world, carrying on the heritage of their ancestors.
There are approximately 582 people named Goodland in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Goodland.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- Gary
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- William
Female
- Amanda
- Deborah
- Emma
- Helen
- Janice
- Kirstie
- Laura
- Lucy
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Samantha
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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