GOSTICK
Gostick
The surname Gostick is of English origin and is known to be a rare surname with recorded instances primarily found in the Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire regions of England. The etymology of the name Gostick is believed to be occupational in nature, deriving from the Middle English word "gos" meaning "goose" and "tick" referring to a person who tended to geese or worked in the trade of goose husbandry.
Historically, individuals bearing the surname Gostick may have been involved in the rearing or management of geese, which was a common occupation in rural England. However, as time progressed and occupations diversified, the surname became hereditary and passed down through generations, with descendants no longer directly linked to the original trade.
Variants of the Gostick surname may exist due to phonetic changes and regional influences over time.
Notable individuals with the surname Gostick have been recorded in various historical records and genealogical archives, contributing to the rich tapestry of British heritage and familial history.
As with many surnames, the significance of the Gostick name lies in its ability to connect generations and preserve ancestral ties through its continued usage and recognition in contemporary society.
There are approximately 146 people named Gostick in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Gostick.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Craig
- David
- Geoffrey
- John
- Mark
- Martin
- Michael
- Neil
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Tony
Female
- Ann
- Eleanor
- Emma
- Julie
- Katherine
- Margaret
- Maria
- Mary
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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