GOSINE
Gosine
The surname Gosine is of British origin, believed to have ancient roots derived from the Anglo-Saxon period. The name Gosine is a variation of the name Gosvin, which has Germanic origins and means "God's friend" or "friend of God". It is a patronymic surname, meaning it is derived from the personal name of an ancestor.
The name Gosine may have been brought to Britain during the Norman Conquest of 1066, when surnames began to be more commonly adopted. Over the centuries, the surname Gosine would have been passed down from generation to generation, becoming established within British families.
Variations of the surname Gosine may be found across different regions of Britain, with subtle differences in spelling and pronunciation. As with many surnames, variations can occur due to regional accents, dialects, and phonetic changes over time.
Today, individuals with the surname Gosine can be found in various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, as families may have migrated and settled in different countries. The surname Gosine carries with it a sense of tradition, heritage, and familial connections, linking individuals to their ancestors and the broader history of Britain.
There are approximately 62 people named Gosine in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Gosine.