Goldson Surname
Approximately 2,618 people bear this surname
Goldson Surname Definition:
This surname is derived from the name of an ancestor. 'the son of Goldstan.' Although these surnames look local, it is very doubtful whether such be the case. I cannot find any spot so called, and all early instances are without the prefix deor de la.
Read More About This SurnameGoldson Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,131 | 1:320,477 | 29,222 |
| Jamaica | 818 | 1:3,508 | 506 |
| England | 331 | 1:168,333 | 15,551 |
| Nigeria | 110 | 1:1,610,389 | 60,100 |
| Canada | 72 | 1:511,744 | 43,418 |
| Panama | 34 | 1:115,066 | 4,183 |
| Australia | 18 | 1:1,499,761 | 75,721 |
| Israel | 18 | 1:475,424 | 36,085 |
| Belize | 13 | 1:27,344 | 2,013 |
| Northern Ireland | 11 | 1:167,731 | 8,683 |
| Wales | 10 | 1:309,453 | 16,869 |
| Malaysia | 10 | 1:2,949,422 | 111,742 |
| Sweden | 5 | 1:1,969,351 | 134,077 |
| India | 4 | 1:191,766,346 | 1,073,940 |
| Scotland | 4 | 1:1,338,454 | 35,497 |
| Japan | 4 | 1:31,961,073 | 53,820 |
| Peru | 3 | 1:10,594,708 | 45,902 |
| Hungary | 2 | 1:4,908,138 | 64,617 |
| New Zealand | 2 | 1:2,264,162 | 49,210 |
| China | 1 | 1:1,367,321,566 | 51,149 |
| Bahamas | 1 | 1:391,751 | 2,737 |
| Indonesia | 1 | 1:132,249,194 | 811,426 |
| Bahrain | 1 | 1:1,348,608 | 10,432 |
| Turks and Caicos Islands | 1 | 1:34,329 | 862 |
| Tunisia | 1 | 1:610,626 | 30,336 |
| Thailand | 1 | 1:70,638,345 | 1,175,915 |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 1:10,432,932 | 36,508 |
| Sri Lanka | 1 | 1:20,808,560 | 18,521 |
| South Africa | 1 | 1:54,177,704 | 343,732 |
| Jersey | 1 | 1:99,202 | 6,620 |
| Saint Lucia | 1 | 1:178,781 | 3,800 |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | 1 | 1:55,199 | 1,294 |
| Russia | 1 | 1:144,123,056 | 881,408 |
| Norway | 1 | 1:5,142,286 | 129,201 |
| Cayman Islands | 1 | 1:63,893 | 2,384 |
| Netherlands | 1 | 1:16,887,176 | 156,465 |
| Mexico | 1 | 1:124,126,205 | 103,776 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 67 | 1:363,811 | 22,769 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 131 | 1:383,349 | 28,717 |
Goldson (76) may also be a first name.
Goldson Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
This surname is derived from the name of an ancestor. 'the son of Goldstan.' Although these surnames look local, it is very doubtful whether such be the case. I cannot find any spot so called, and all early instances are without the prefix deor de la. On the other hand, Goldstan would be a likely personal name; compare Wulfstan and Goldwin.
Hugh Goldston, Bedfordshire, 1273. Hundred Rolls.
Michael Goldston, Bedfordshire, ibid.
Ralph Goldston, Bedfordshire, 1273. Hundred Rolls.
Geoffrey Goldston, Buckinghamshire, Henry III-Edward I: Testa de Nevill, sive Liber Feodorum, temp. Henry III-Edward I.
William Goldstan, Lincolnshire 20 Edward I: Placita de Quo Warranto, temp. Edward I-III.
Johannes Gulderson, 1379: Poll Tax of Yorkshire.
1670. Lancelot Addison and Jane Gouldston (or Gulston): Marriage Alleg. (Canterbury).
1761. Married — Henry Goldstone and Frances Ford: St. George, Hanover Square.
1764. — Samuel Godson and Hannah Cordery: ibid.
Goldson Demographics
Average Goldson Salary in
United States
$48,363 USD
Per year
Average Salary in
United States
$43,149 USD
Per year
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Goldson Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Goldson Come From? nationality or country of origin
Goldson (Bengali: গোল্ডসন) is found most in The United States. It may also be found in the variant forms:. Click here to see other possible spellings of this name.
How Common Is The Last Name Goldson? popularity and diffusion
The surname is the 165,459th most commonly used family name on a global scale, held by around 1 in 2,783,631 people. It occurs predominantly in The Americas, where 79 percent of Goldson are found; 46 percent are found in North America and 46 percent are found in Anglo-North America. It is also the 1,107,702nd most numerous first name world-wide, borne by 76 people.
The surname Goldson is most numerous in The United States, where it is held by 1,131 people, or 1 in 320,477. In The United States Goldson is primarily found in: New York, where 23 percent are found, Florida, where 20 percent are found and Georgia, where 9 percent are found. Not including The United States Goldson exists in 36 countries. It is also found in Jamaica, where 31 percent are found and England, where 13 percent are found.
Goldson Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The occurrence of Goldson has changed through the years. In The United States the number of people carrying the Goldson surname increased 863 percent between 1880 and 2014 and in England it increased 494 percent between 1881 and 2014.
Goldson Last Name Statistics demography
In The United States those bearing the Goldson surname are 13.1% more likely to be registered with the Democratic Party than The US average, with 66.33% being registered to vote for the political party.
The amount Goldson earn in different countries varies marginally. In United States they earn 12.08% more than the national average, earning $48,363 USD per year and in Canada they earn 7.53% more than the national average, earning $53,426 CAD per year.
Phonetically Similar Names
| Surname | Similarity | Worldwide Incidence | Prevalency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gouldson | 93 | 556 | / |
| Gholdson | 93 | 16 | / |
| Goldsohn | 93 | 2 | / |
| Goldtson | 93 | 1 | / |
| Goldsone | 93 | 1 | / |
| Oldson | 92 | 316 | / |
| Goldsen | 86 | 72 | / |
| Goldsan | 86 | 54 | / |
| Holdson | 86 | 49 | / |
| Goldzon | 86 | 7 | / |
| Oildson | 86 | 1 | / |
| Oldsohn | 86 | 1 | / |
| Galdson | 86 | 1 | / |
| Goltson | 86 | 0 | / |
| Ouldson | 86 | 0 | / |
| Oldsson | 86 | 0 | / |
| Goldsand | 80 | 150 | / |
| Houldson | 80 | 103 | / |
| Goldshan | 80 | 1 | / |
| Oldsen | 77 | 276 | / |
| Aldson | 77 | 9 | / |
| Oldsan | 77 | 1 | / |
| Olcson | 77 | 1 | / |
| Oltson | 77 | 0 | / |
| Oldsom | 77 | 0 | / |
| Holtson | 71 | 27 | / |
| Goldsum | 71 | 25 | / |
| Aldshon | 71 | 21 | / |
| Galtson | 71 | 17 | / |
| Goldsam | 71 | 9 | / |
| Goltsen | 71 | 8 | / |
| Goldzen | 71 | 6 | / |
| Golcsan | 71 | 2 | / |
| Goldschang | 71 | 1 | / |
| Alldson | 71 | 1 | / |
| Goldschand | 71 | 1 | / |
| Galdsan | 71 | 1 | / |
| Holdsen | 71 | 0 | / |
| Golchon | 71 | 0 | / |
| Aldsohn | 71 | 0 | / |
| Gultson | 71 | 0 | / |
| Auldson | 71 | 0 | / |
| Olzon | 67 | 153 | / |
| Goldsamt | 67 | 41 | / |
| Olcon | 67 | 8 | / |
| Goltsien | 67 | 6 | / |
| Goldtzen | 67 | 1 | / |
| Hauldson | 67 | 1 | / |
| Oltshoun | 67 | 0 | / |
| Houltson | 67 | 0 | / |
Goldson Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Goldson in the Bengali language | ||
| গোল্ডসন | goldasana | - |
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Footnotes
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