About Goss
The surname Goss is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Middle English word "gos," meaning "goose," and could have been a nickname for someone who resembled a goose in some way. Alternatively, it could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a place frequented by geese. Another possibility is that it originated as a patronymic surname, derived from the given name Goss or Gosse, which was a short form of the name Gocelin, meaning "little Goth" or "little Norman." Overall, the surname Goss is likely to have originated from various sources and has different possible meanings.
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The surname Goss is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Goss based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Goss in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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