Gouthier

Patronymic

Meaning

Derived from the Old French personal name Gautier, meaning 'ruler of the army' or 'mighty warrior.'

Etymology

The surname developed from the given name Gautier through the addition of the patronymic suffix '-ier.' This reflects the common medieval practice of creating surnames from paternal names.

About the Gouthier Surname

A French patronymic surname derived from the Germanic name Gautier. The name remains relatively obscure and localized to French-speaking areas.

Distribution

Found primarily in France and French-speaking regions.

Notable Bearers

Unknown

People with the Gouthier Surname

Hugo Gouthier

Second Secretary