GOODWYN
Goodwyn
Goodwyn is a British surname with origins dating back to the medieval period. The name is of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English personal name "Godwine", which means "friend of God". The surname is classed as a patronymic, indicating that it was originally derived from the first name of an ancestor, specifically "Godwine".
The Goodwyn surname can be found throughout England, but is most commonly associated with regions such as Essex, Surrey, and Kent. Over the centuries, variations of the surname have emerged, including Goodwin, Goodwynn, and Godwin.
Individuals bearing the Goodwyn surname have been noted in various historical records, including census data, church records, and land documents. The surname has been associated with individuals of different social standings, ranging from commoners to nobility.
The Goodwyn surname has been preserved through the generations and continues to be borne by families across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world where British descendants have settled. The surname remains a testament to the ancestral roots and genealogical heritage of those who bear it.
There are approximately 52 people named Goodwyn in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Goodwyn.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Charles
- David
- Gerard
- James
- Russell
Female
- Erica
- Jane
- Lynne
- Margaret
- Nicole
Similar and related surnames
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