Gudge Surname
Approximately 763 people bear this surname
Gudge Surname Definition:
This surname is derived from the name of an ancestor. 'the son of Guch.' This personal name, probably used by both sexes, has escaped the vigilant eye of Miss Yonge; but it was well established for a time, and has left many descendants. In Yorkshire the surname seems to have settled down into Gutch, in Norfolk into Gooch; and Goodge, Goudge, Gudge, and Gouge are other and more general variants.
Read More About This SurnameGudge Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 309 | 1:180,317 | 16,264 |
| India | 242 | 1:3,169,692 | 93,234 |
| United States | 77 | 1:4,707,259 | 244,676 |
| Australia | 53 | 1:509,353 | 38,491 |
| Guyana | 30 | 1:25,407 | 2,928 |
| Canada | 17 | 1:2,167,388 | 133,872 |
| Wales | 11 | 1:281,321 | 15,850 |
| Venezuela | 8 | 1:3,775,510 | 36,567 |
| Nigeria | 5 | 1:35,428,552 | 388,973 |
| Suriname | 4 | 1:138,154 | 7,029 |
| Russia | 2 | 1:72,061,528 | 727,117 |
| Scotland | 1 | 1:5,353,817 | 63,002 |
| South Africa | 1 | 1:54,177,704 | 343,732 |
| Spain | 1 | 1:46,752,036 | 156,870 |
| Gibraltar | 1 | 1:33,954 | 1,660 |
| China | 1 | 1:1,367,321,566 | 51,149 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 8 | 1:553,733 | 17,655 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 143 | 1:170,457 | 14,424 |
| Wales | 2 | 1:784,208 | 16,349 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 39 | 1:1,287,659 | 71,386 |
Gudge (26) may also be a first name.
Gudge Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
This surname is derived from the name of an ancestor. 'the son of Guch.' This personal name, probably used by both sexes, has escaped the vigilant eye of Miss Yonge; but it was well established for a time, and has left many descendants. In Yorkshire the surname seems to have settled down into Gutch, in Norfolk into Gooch; and Goodge, Goudge, Gudge, and Gouge are other and more general variants. In Wales we meet with Gouch or Goch in the 14th century. Dr. William Gouge, born 1575, was a learned Puritan, whose commentary on the Hebrews is still consulted. The 'd' in Goodge, &c, is intrusive, but it is found so early as 1379; v. infra.
John fil. Guche, Salop, 1273. Hundred Rolls.
Roger Guch, Wiltshire, ibid.
Gilbert Goche, Norfolk, ibid.
John Goche, Cambridgeshire, ibid.
Evan ap-Gouch, 1313. Writs of Parliament.
Lewlyn ap-Ithel Goch, 1325. Writs of Parliament.
Johannes Thorpe, frankeleyn, et Gudche uxor ejus, 1379: Poll Tax of Yorkshire.
Goch Delyn, 1384: History Ant. St. David's.
Goch Morydych, ibid.
1572. Married — John Robertes and Joan Goudgeson: St. Mary Aldermary (London).Stolen from Fore bears
1590. Baptised — Ellen, d. Robert Gooche, merchant of Yarmouth: St. Peter, Cornhill.
1626. Mathew Goche and Cicely Rockwood: Marriage Lic. (London).
1630. Margaret, fil. John Gouch, Norfolk: History of Norfolk.
1665. Thomas Gwydatt and Anne Googe: Marriage Lic.(Westminster).
1668. Married — John Googee and Anne Nichols: St. James, Clerkenwell.
A form of Gooch, q.v.
Of uncertain origin; but Mr. Ferguson thinks the last form a derivation from the Old Norse gud, war. Goche without prefix is found in the H.R.
From the French, Gouge; a personal name.
Gudge Demographics
Average Gudge Salary in
United States
$41,813 USD
Per year
Average Salary in
United States
$43,149 USD
Per year
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Gudge Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Gudge Come From? nationality or country of origin
Gudge (Hindi: गुड़गे, Marathi: गुडगे) is borne by more people in England than any other country or territory. It may occur as:. Click here for further potential spellings of this last name.
How Common Is The Last Name Gudge? popularity and diffusion
The surname Gudge is the 446,740th most widespread family name on a global scale. It is borne by approximately 1 in 9,551,174 people. The surname Gudge occurs mostly in Europe, where 42 percent of Gudge live; 42 percent live in Northern Europe and 42 percent live in British Isles. Gudge is also the 2,084,397th most frequently held first name worldwide, held by 26 people.
Gudge is most widespread in England, where it is carried by 309 people, or 1 in 180,317. In England it is most frequent in: Greater London, where 16 percent are found, Somerset, where 11 percent are found and City of Bristol, where 9 percent are found. Beside England Gudge is found in 15 countries. It also occurs in India, where 32 percent are found and The United States, where 10 percent are found.
Gudge Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The incidence of Gudge has changed over time. In England the number of people carrying the Gudge surname expanded 216 percent between 1881 and 2014; in The United States it expanded 197 percent between 1880 and 2014 and in Wales it expanded 550 percent between 1881 and 2014.
Gudge Last Name Statistics demography
The religious adherence of those bearing the Gudge surname is predominantly Catholic (100%) in Ireland.
In The United States those holding the Gudge surname are 31.77% more likely to be registered Democrats than The US average, with 85% registered with the party.
The amount Gudge earn in different countries varies somewhat. In United States they earn 3.1% less than the national average, earning $41,813 USD per year and in Canada they earn 10.94% more than the national average, earning $55,120 CAD per year.
Phonetically Similar Names
Gudge Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Gudge in the Marathi language | ||
| गुडगे | gudage | 84.13 |
| गुदगे | gudage | 11.43 |
| गुडदे | gudade | 0.63 |
| Gudge in the Hindi language | ||
| गुड़गे | gurage | 50 |
| गुडगे | gudage | 50 |
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