Godsoe is used as a family name or surname in Ireland, England. It is 6 characters long in length.
The family name Godsoe is the variant form of Gutsell. This elegant surname is chiefly found in Sussex, and may be that which, in the XIV. century was written De Guttreshole. Godsol and Godsouele, however, occur in the Hundred Rolls, favouring the idea that as in the case of Godbody, an oath is intended. To swear by the body and soul of the Almighty was a prevalent vice of old times. King Edward Ill., at a tournament, had his trappings embroidered with this profane couplet:-
"HAY< HAY, THE WYTE SWAN;
BY GODE'S SOUL I AM THY MAN."
Godsoe is a form of Godsall. See Godsell - Perhaps from Godshill, in the Isle of Wight. 2. The same as .
Is the variant of Godsall. God's servant.
How popular is Godsoe?
Godsoe is common in United States, Canada.
Godsoe is ranked 542374 on our list.
Despite the fact that the number of Godsoe bearers increased by 2.71 per cent in 2010 US census to 227 since 2000, the surname slipped by 2950 spots and ranked at 82908. The last name was found in merely 8 per ten million population. Please refer to following table for race and ethnicity.
Race | 2010 | 2000 |
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White | 95.59 | 93.67 |
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Godsoe Namesakes
- Peter Godsoe, Canadian businessman and former President
Godsoe Namesakes
- Peter Godsoe, Canadian businessman and former President