How common is the Goulden surname?

There are approximately 3,000 people with the surname Goulden in the United States.

Are there Goulden soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 84 soldiers with the Goulden surname appear in Civil War records.

Goulden

Q: What does the surname Goulden mean?

The surname Goulden means "A person from a place called Goulden or a variant of Golden.". It is of English origin.

Topographic

Meaning

A person from a place called Goulden or a variant of Golden.

Etymology

Possibly derived from Old English 'gold' (gold) combined with a locative suffix, or from a place name. The surname may have originated as a topographic reference or from a specific English location.

About the Goulden Surname

An English surname possibly related to gold or a specific place name. The name has limited but steady distribution in English-speaking countries.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 3,000 bearers in the United States #2,235 most common surname

Rare Common

Primarily England and United States.

Goulden Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Goulden Surname

J.A. Goulden

Honorable

Quick Facts

Origin: English
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: Medieval period
Estimated Bearers: 3,000

War Records

84 soldiers with the Goulden surname found in Civil War records.

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