Goulstone Surname
Approximately 229 people bear this surname
Goulstone 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 SurnameGoulstone Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 63 | 1:428,503 | 33,982 |
| New Zealand | 52 | 1:87,083 | 12,256 |
| England | 51 | 1:1,092,511 | 52,584 |
| United States | 49 | 1:7,397,121 | 336,459 |
| Canada | 9 | 1:4,093,955 | 205,175 |
| Wales | 4 | 1:773,633 | 29,106 |
| Brazil | 1 | 1:214,074,332 | 1,693,628 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 74 | 1:329,397 | 21,471 |
| Wales | 10 | 1:156,842 | 6,008 |
Goulstone 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.
Goulstone Demographics
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Goulstone Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Goulstone Come From? nationality or country of origin
Goulstone occurs in Australia more than any other country or territory. It can also be found as a variant:. Click here to see other possible spellings of this last name.
How Common Is The Last Name Goulstone? popularity and diffusion
The surname is the 1,079,669th most widely held surname on a global scale. It is borne by approximately 1 in 31,823,345 people. The last name Goulstone is primarily found in Oceania, where 50 percent of Goulstone are found; 50 percent are found in Australasia and 50 percent are found in Australia and New Zealand.
This surname is most widespread in Australia, where it is carried by 63 people, or 1 in 428,503. In Australia Goulstone is primarily found in: New South Wales, where 83 percent are found, Australian Capital Territory, where 16 percent are found and Queensland, where 2 percent are found. Outside of Australia Goulstone occurs in 6 countries. It is also found in New Zealand, where 23 percent are found and England, where 22 percent are found.
Goulstone Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The incidence of Goulstone has changed through the years. In England the number of people carrying the Goulstone last name fell 31 percent between 1881 and 2014 and in Wales it fell 60 percent between 1881 and 2014.
Goulstone Last Name Statistics demography
In The United States those holding the Goulstone last name are 16.77% more likely to be registered with the Democratic Party than the national average, with 70% being registered with the political party.
Goulstone earn notably more than the average income. In United States they earn 24.1% more than the national average, earning $53,549 USD per year.
Phonetically Similar Names
| Surname | Similarity | Worldwide Incidence | Prevalency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goulston | 94 | 236 | / |
| Gulstone | 94 | 70 | / |
| Golstone | 94 | 7 | / |
| Ghoulston | 89 | 4 | / |
| Gholstone | 89 | 2 | / |
| Houlstone | 89 | 1 | / |
| Golestone | 89 | 0 | / |
| Golston | 88 | 1,802 | / |
| Gulston | 88 | 754 | / |
| Olstone | 88 | 0 | / |
| Gholston | 82 | 3,043 | / |
| Hulstone | 82 | 101 | / |
| Gulstene | 82 | 17 | / |
| Holstone | 82 | 10 | / |
| Galstone | 82 | 10 | / |
| Gohlston | 82 | 5 | / |
| Ghulston | 82 | 2 | / |
| Gaulston | 82 | 2 | / |
| Golshton | 82 | 1 | / |
| Goleston | 82 | 0 | / |
| Goulstan | 82 | 0 | / |
| Golestane | 78 | 28 | / |
| Gohleston | 78 | 6 | / |
| Gholeston | 78 | 6 | / |
| Ghoslston | 78 | 2 | / |
| Eulestone | 78 | 0 | / |
| Galston | 75 | 415 | / |
| Gulstan | 75 | 280 | / |
| Alstone | 75 | 15 | / |
| Golstan | 75 | 1 | / |
| Golestaneh | 74 | 2,194 | / |
| Eggelstone | 74 | 1 | / |
| Golestanie | 74 | 1 | / |
| Golestan | 71 | 5,221 | / |
| Gulestan | 71 | 44 | / |
| Ahlstone | 71 | 12 | / |
| Halstone | 71 | 4 | / |
| Gulstani | 71 | 3 | / |
| Ghulstan | 71 | 3 | / |
| Golstani | 71 | 2 | / |
| Gullstan | 71 | 2 | / |
| Gulstaan | 71 | 2 | / |
| Ghalston | 71 | 2 | / |
| Galeston | 71 | 2 | / |
| Gholstan | 71 | 1 | / |
| Alestone | 71 | 1 | / |
| Gulstana | 71 | 1 | / |
| Allstone | 71 | 0 | / |
| Huttlestone | 70 | 69 | / |
| Gollestaneh | 70 | 1 | / |
| Hottlestone | 70 | 0 | / |
| Hailstone | 67 | 1,581 | / |
| Golestany | 67 | 73 | / |
| Hallstone | 67 | 38 | / |
| Gulestani | 67 | 33 | / |
| Heelstone | 67 | 7 | / |
| Halestone | 67 | 2 | / |
| Gullestan | 67 | 1 | / |
| Gholestan | 67 | 1 | / |
| Golshtani | 67 | 1 | / |
| Eylestone | 67 | 0 | / |
| Allestone | 67 | 0 | / |
| Ealestone | 67 | 0 | / |
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