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
Godsiffe is more commonly found in England than any other country/territory. It can be found as a variant:. Click here to see other possible spellings of this last name.
How Common Is The Last Name Godsiffe? popularity and diffusion
It is the 7,593,402nd most frequently used last name in the world It is held by around 1 in 1,214,590,986 people. The surname occurs predominantly in Europe, where 100 percent of Godsiffe reside; 100 percent reside in Northern Europe and 100 percent reside in British Isles.
It is most frequent in England, where it is held by 6 people, or 1 in 9,286,343. In England it is mostly found in: Wiltshire, where 67 percent are found, Somerset, where 17 percent are found and City of Bristol, where 17 percent are found.
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