GOSWELL
Goswell
Goswell is a British surname with origins dating back to medieval times. The surname is derived from the Old English words "gós," meaning geese, and "well," referring to a spring or stream. This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with a person living near a stream where geese congregated.
The surname Goswell is mainly found in the southern regions of England, with historical records indicating concentrations in counties such as Hampshire, Wiltshire, and Devon. Over the centuries, bearers of the surname have been recorded in various documents, including parish registers, census records, and land deeds.
Notable individuals with the surname Goswell include musicians Rachel Goswell, known for her work with the band Slowdive, and Neil Goswell, a renowned jazz drummer.
The Goswell surname has undergone variations in spelling over time, including Goswell, Goswall, and Gosewell. Despite these variations, the name has retained its unique association with geese and water sources.
In modern times, the surname Goswell continues to be borne by families across the United Kingdom and beyond, serving as a link to their ancestral heritage and history.
There are approximately 702 people named Goswell in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,684th most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Goswell.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- David
- Jason
- Martin
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
- Steve
- Steven
- Thomas
Female
- Angela
- Anne
- Catherine
- Co
- Emma
- He
- Janet
- Jean
- Margaret
- Maria
- Rachel
- Rebecca
- Violet