How common is the Gott surname?

There are approximately 4,000 people with the surname Gott in the United States.

Are there Gott soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 165 soldiers with the Gott surname appear in Civil War records.

Gott

Q: What does the surname Gott mean?

The surname Gott means "A person named after God or a religious reference, or possibly a variant of Goat.". It is of German/English origin.

Descriptive

Meaning

A person named after God or a religious reference, or possibly a variant of Goat.

Etymology

Derived from Middle High German 'Gott' (God) as a nickname or from Old English 'gat' (goat). The surname may have originated as a religious epithet or occupational reference.

About the Gott Surname

A surname of Germanic or English origin with possible religious or animal-related meanings. The name has limited modern distribution.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 4,000 bearers in the United States #1,979 most common surname

Rare Common

Primarily Germany, England, and United States.

Gott Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Gott Surname

Edgar Gott

Quick Facts

Origin: German/English
Classification: Descriptive
Earliest Record: Medieval period
Estimated Bearers: 4,000

War Records

165 soldiers with the Gott surname found in Civil War records.

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