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The Golding surname finds its earliest origins with the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. Their name is derived from the Old English personal name which means son of Goldwin, which literally means friend of gold. 1

Early Origins of the Golding family

The surname Golding was first found in Essex where the family date back to the Domesday Book of 1086. At that time, it was listed as Goldinc. 2 Over two hundred years later, Golding Aldred was listed c. 1224. William, Richard Golding were both listed in the Assize Rolls for Lincolnshire in 1202 and later in the Curia Regis Rolls for Cheshire in 1210. William Gulding was found in the Subsidy Rolls for Sussex in 1327. 3

The Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 included listings for the name as a forename and surname: Golding Palmarius, Kent; Hilde Golden, Cambridgeshire; Nicholas Goldin, Oxfordshire; Thomas Goldine, Oxfordshire; and Hugo Golding, Suffolk.

The Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls included: Willelmus Goldyng; Robertus Goldyng, pelliparius; and Isabella Goldyng, Howdenshire. 4

In Scotland "the rashness of a Scots soldier, Ralph Golding, at the bridge of Rokesburgh in 1333 led to Sir Andrew Moray of Bothwell, the Regent, being taken prisoner by the English." 5

Early History of the Golding family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Golding research. Another 85 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1316, 1325, 1536, 1547, 1549, 1563, 1576, 1577, 1579, 1580, 1584, 1585, 1595, 1605, 1672 and 1707 are included under the topic Early Golding History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Golding Spelling Variations

It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Golding are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Golding include: Goulding, Golding and others.

Early Notables of the Golding family

Notables of this surname at this time include:

  • Arthur Golding (c.1536-c...
  • He was younger son of John Golding, Esq...
  • Golding came into much landed property...
  • On 7 March 1579-1580 another brother, George, with his wife, Mary, gave Golding the estate of Netherhall, Gestingthorpe, Essex, and this he sold in 1585...
  • George Golding died 20 Nov...

Golding World Ranking

In the United States, the name Golding is the 4,874th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 6 However, in Australia, the name Golding is ranked the 849th most popular surname with an estimated 4,648 people with that name. 7 And in the United Kingdom, the name Golding is the 912nd popular surname with an estimated 7,544 people with that name. 8

Ireland Migration of the Golding family to Ireland

Some of the Golding family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

United States Golding migration to the United States +

Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Golding or a variant listed above:

Golding Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
  • Mr. George Golding, labourer who arrived in Jamestown, Virginia aboard the ship "Discovery" in 1607 9
  • William Golding, who landed in Virginia in 1637 10
  • Dorothy Golding, who landed in Virginia in 1638 10
  • Thomas Golding, who landed in Virginia in 1638 10
  • William Golding, who landed in Boston, Massachusetts in 1646 10
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
Golding Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Hamlett Golding, who landed in Virginia in 1704 10
  • Charles Golding, who arrived in America in 1760-1763 10
Golding Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • James F Golding, who landed in New York in 1838 10
  • Marcus Golding, who arrived in Texas in 1850-1906 10
  • Sol Golding, who landed in Texas in 1850-1906 10
  • E Golding, who arrived in San Francisco, California in 1851 10
  • W H Golding, who arrived in San Francisco, California in 1851 10
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Canada Golding migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Golding Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
  • Thomas Golding, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1749
  • Mr. John Golding U.E. ((b. 1740) born in North Castle, Westchester County, New York, USA from Northcastle, Westchester County, New York, USA who settled in Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick c. 1783 he arrived aboard the ship "Montague", he died in 1821 was married to Anna "Annie" Merritt having 9 children 11
  • Major. Stephen Golding U.E. who settled in Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick c. 1784 he was a Major in Provincial Militia 11
  • Mr. Thomas John Golding U.E. who settled in Canada c. 1784 11
  • Mr. Zenus Golding U.E. who settled in French Villiage, Kings County, New Brunswick c. 1784 11
Golding Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
  • Patrick Golding, aged 28, a labourer, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1834 aboard the brig "Trafalgar" from Galway, Ireland
  • Mr. Jeremiah Golding, aged 3 who immigrated to Canada, arriving at the Grosse Isle Quarantine Station in Quebec aboard the ship "Mail" departing from the port of Cork, Ireland but died on Grosse Isle in July 1847 12
  • Mrs. Nancy Golding, aged 40 who immigrated to Canada, arriving at the Grosse Isle Quarantine Station in Quebec aboard the ship "Charles Walton" departing from the port of Killala, Ireland but died on Grosse Isle in August 1847 12
  • Mr. William Golding, aged 60 who immigrated to Canada, arriving at the Grosse Isle Quarantine Station in Quebec aboard the ship "Jessie" departing from the port of Sligo, Ireland but died on Grosse Isle in May 1847 12
  • Mr. John Golding, aged 40 who was emigrating through Grosse Isle Quarantine Station, Quebec aboard the ship "Eliza Caroline" departing 3rd May 1847 from Liverpool, England; the ship arrived on 14th June 1847 but he died on board 13
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Australia Golding migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Golding Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • Mr. John Golding, English convict who was convicted in Lancaster, Lancastershire, England for 14 years, transported aboard the "Asiatic" on 5th June 1819, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 14
  • Mr. William Golding, English convict who was convicted in Colchester, Essex, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Charles Kerr" on 6th June 1837, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 15
  • James Golding, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Madawaska" in 1849 16
  • Caroline Golding, aged 19, who arrived in South Australia in 1849 aboard the ship "Trafalgar" 17
  • William Golding, aged 26, a labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1851 aboard the ship "Sultana" 18
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

New Zealand Golding migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Golding Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
  • Mrs. Anne Golding, (b. 1835), aged 21, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Isabella Hercus" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 4th January 1856 19
  • Mr. Samuel Golding, (b. 1835), aged 21, British labourer travelling from London aboard the ship "Isabella Hercus" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 4th January 1856 19
  • W. Golding, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Harkaway" in 1858 20
  • F. Golding, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Oriental" arriving in Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand on 10th February 1859 21
  • Mrs. Maria Golding, (b. 1812), aged 48, English laundress from Shropshire travelling from Bristol aboard the ship "William Miles" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 21st August 1860 21
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

West Indies Golding migration to West Indies +

The British first settled the British West Indies around 1604. They made many attempts but failed in some to establish settlements on the Islands including Saint Lucia and Grenada. By 1627 they had managed to establish settlements on St. Kitts (St. Christopher) and Barbados, but by 1641 the Spanish had moved in and destroyed some of these including those at Providence Island. The British continued to expand the settlements including setting the First Federation in the British West Indies by 1674; some of the islands include Barbados, Bermuda, Cayman Island, Turks and Caicos, Jamaica and Belize then known as British Honduras. By the 1960's many of the islands became independent after the West Indies Federation which existed from 1958 to 1962 failed due to internal political conflicts. After this a number of Eastern Caribbean islands formed a free association. 22
Golding Settlers in West Indies in the 17th Century
  • Mr. John Golding, (b. 1614), aged 21, British settler travelling from London, England aboard the ship "Anne and Elizabeth" arriving in Barbados in 1635 23
  • Humphrey Golding, who settled in Barbados in 1683
  • Daniel Golding, who settled in Jamaica in 1685

Contemporary Notables of the name Golding (post 1700) +

  • William Hughson Golding (1845-1916), American founder of Golding & Company, an American type foundry
  • Lois Patricia "Peaches" Golding (b. 1953), American-born, High Sheriff of Bristol
  • W. W. Golding, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 1856 24
  • Thomas D. Golding, American politician, U.S. Vice Consul in La Guaira, 1884-97 24
  • Susan Golding (b. 1945), American Republican politician, Mayor of San Diego, California, 1992-2000 24
  • S. W. Golding, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Utah, 1928 24
  • David Golding, American politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from Florida 15th District, 1996 (Independent), 1998 (Democratic) 24
  • Philip Keith Golding (b. 1962), English golfer
  • Julian Golding (b. 1975), English two-time Commonwealth Games gold medalist sprinter
  • Jon Golding (b. 1982), English rugby union player
  • ... (Another 10 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
HMS Royal Oak
  • Arthur James Golding (1904-1939), British Bandmaster with the Royal Marine aboard the HMS Royal Oak (1939) when she was torpedoed by U-47 and sunk; he died in the sinking 25
Prince of Wales colliery
  • Mr. H. Golding (b. 1844), Welsh coal miner who was working at the Prince of Wales Colliery in Abercarn, Wales on the 11th September 1878 when there was a coal mine explosion; he died 26
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