How common is the Gough surname?

There are approximately 15,000 people with the surname Gough in the United States.

Are there Gough soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 286 soldiers with the Gough surname appear in Civil War records.

Gough

Q: What does the surname Gough mean?

The surname Gough means "A person from a place called Gough or derived from a Welsh word meaning red or ruddy.". It is of Welsh/English origin.

Topographic

Meaning

A person from a place called Gough or derived from a Welsh word meaning red or ruddy.

Etymology

Possibly derived from Welsh 'coch' (red) or from a place name in Wales or England. The surname has both Welsh and English associations.

About the Gough Surname

A Welsh and English surname with possible connections to geographical features or descriptive characteristics. The name has moderate distribution in Wales and English-speaking countries.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 15,000 bearers in the United States #908 most common surname

Rare Common

Primarily Wales, England, and United States.

Gough Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Gough Surname

Galen Gough

Quick Facts

Origin: Welsh/English
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: Medieval period
Estimated Bearers: 15,000

War Records

286 soldiers with the Gough surname found in Civil War records.

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