Gosnell

Topographic

Meaning

A person from a place called Gosnell or a variant of Godshill.

Etymology

Possibly derived from Old English 'god' (good) combined with 'snell' (keen, sharp) or from a place name. The exact etymology is uncertain and may relate to a specific English location.

About the Gosnell Surname

An English surname of uncertain origin, possibly topographic or locative in nature. The name has limited modern distribution.

Distribution

Primarily England and United States.

Notable Bearers

Unknown

People with the Gosnell Surname

Clarence W. Gosnell