Godsiffe Surname
Approximately 6 people bear this surname
Godsiffe Surname Definition:
This surname is derived from a nickname. 'on God's half,' i.e. on the side of God, possibly a Crusading name, otherwise a religious title relating to some perpetual vow. It is recorded that Agnes, the sister of Thomas a Becket, married a member of an old city family, Theobald Agodshalf (in Latin, ex parte Dei), who was baron of Hulles or Helles in Ireland (Historic Towns, edited by E.
Read More About This SurnameGodsiffe Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 6 | 1:9,286,343 | 223,652 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 6 | 1:4,062,562 | 101,150 |
Godsiffe Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
This surname is derived from a nickname. 'on God's half,' i.e. on the side of God, possibly a Crusading name, otherwise a religious title relating to some perpetual vow. It is recorded that Agnes, the sister of Thomas a Becket, married a member of an old city family, Theobald Agodshalf (in Latin, ex parte Dei), who was baron of Hulles or Helles in Ireland (Historic Towns, edited by E. A. Freeman). Again, it might have been part of a property made over to a monastery or church.
Henry a Godeshalve, Cambridgeshire, 1273. Hundred Rolls.
Walter Goduspart, Somerset.
Edward III: Kirby's Quest.
William de Godeshalve, Close Rolls, 15 Edward III. pt.
'Item, geven to the nurce and mydwife of Maistres Goddeshalf, my ladies grace being godmother to his childe,' 1536: Privy Purse Exp., Princess Mary.
Thomas Godsalfe.: Fabric Rolls of York Minster: Wills and Inventories (Surtees Society).
Barbara Godsalve. History of Norfolk.
1647. Baptised — Charles, son of John Godsalve: Reg. St. Michael, Cornhill.
Thomas Godshalff, or Godsalve, of Warton, 1588: Lancashire Wills at Richmond.
Rowland Godshalfe, of Newton, 1650: ibid.
Bryan Godsallffe, of Berwick, 1607: ibid.
From these forms Godsiffe naturally came into existence.
Godsiffe Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Godsiffe Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Godsiffe has its highest incidence in England. It may be found in the variant forms:. For other potential spellings of this last name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Godsiffe? popularity and diffusion
The surname Godsiffe is the 7,593,402nd most commonly held surname globally. It is borne by around 1 in 1,214,590,986 people. The last name Godsiffe is mostly found in Europe, where 100 percent of Godsiffe reside; 100 percent reside in Northern Europe and 100 percent reside in British Isles.
The last name Godsiffe is most widely held in England, where it is borne by 6 people, or 1 in 9,286,343. In England it is most numerous in: Wiltshire, where 67 percent reside, Somerset, where 17 percent reside and City of Bristol, where 17 percent reside.
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