Gostwick History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Gostwick surname is a habitational name, taken on from the place named Goswick in Northumberland. This place name is derived from the Old English words "go-s," meaning "goose," and "wi-c," meaning an "outlying farm." Early Origins of the Gostwick familyThe surname Gostwick was first found in Bedfordshire (Old English: Bedanfordscir), located in Southeast-central England, formerly part of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia, where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the 13th century the family were first seated. Early History of the Gostwick familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gostwick research. Another 119 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1455, 1487, 1538, 1565, 1588, 1595, 1596, 1607, 1611, 1615, 1619, 1630, 1650, 1668, 1671, 1720 and 1766 are included under the topic Early Gostwick History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Gostwick Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Gostwyck, Gostwick, Gostick, Gosticke, Gostidge, Gostige, Gostwitch, Goswick, Goswyck, Goswich and many more. Early Notables of the Gostwick familyDistinguished members of the family include
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Gostwick Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
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