GOSLING

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Gosling

Gosling is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. The name is derived from the Old English word "gosling," which means a young goose or a group of geese. The surname is thought to have originally been a nickname for someone who resembled a young goose in some way, such as having a long neck or being noisy.

The Gosling surname is found throughout England, with concentrations in areas such as East Anglia and the West Country. Like many English surnames, Gosling may have originated from a variety of sources, including physical characteristics, occupations, or places of origin.

Notable individuals with the surname Gosling include Ryan Gosling, a Canadian actor with British ancestry, and Nicholas Gosling, a British musician and composer known for his work in film and television.

Surname: Gosling
Origin: English
Meaning: Derived from the Old English word "gosling," meaning a young goose
Distribution: England, with concentrations in East Anglia and the West Country
Famous Individuals: Ryan Gosling, Nicholas Gosling

There are approximately 7,893 people named Gosling in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,189th most common surname in Britain. Around 121 in a million people in Britain are named Gosling.

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
James
John
Mark
Michael
Paul
Peter
Richard

Female

Elizabeth
Emma
Helen
Jane
Jennifer
Julie
Lisa
Margaret
Mary
Patricia
Rebecca
Sarah
Susan

Similar and related surnames

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