Gonsalves History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The mountainous borders of Spain contain the origins of the prestigious surname Gonsalves. The earliest forms of hereditary surnames in Spain were the patronymic surnames, which are derived from the father's given name, and metronymic surnames, which are derived from the mother's given name. The surname Gonsalves is made up of two elements: "Gonzalo," a personal name thought to be derived from the Visigothic "Gundesaelf," meaning "battle elf," and "-ez," the Spanish patronymic suffix.

Early Origins of the Gonsalves family

The surname Gonsalves was first found in Castile, where the name originated in Visigothic times.

Early History of the Gonsalves family

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Gonsalves Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: González, Gonzalez, Gundisalvez, Gonsalviz, Gonzálvez, Gonzalvez, Gonçalve, Gonzales, Gonzalo, Gozalo, Monsalve, Monsabre, Gosalviz, Gosalvez, Goçalez, Gunzáloz, Gunzaloz, Galbis, Gálvez and many more.

Early Notables of the Gonsalves family

Prominent among members of the family

Fernán González, perhaps the best known of the early Counts of Castile, who died in 970. The family were hereditary Counts of Castile, and became connected to Castilian royalty when Count Rodrigo Gonz...

Gonsalves Ranking

In the United States, the name Gonsalves is the 4,421^st most popular surname with an estimated 7,461 people with that name. 1

Gonsalves migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Julia Gonsalves, aged 70, settler from British Guiana who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Manchuria" 2
Joseph M. Gonsalves, aged 21, settler from British Guiana who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Manchuria" 2
Leonilla Gonsalves, aged 46, settler from British Guiana who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Manchuria" 2
Celcillia Gonsalves, aged 42, settler from British Guiana who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Manchuria" 2
Anthony Gonsalves, aged 36, settler from British Guiana who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Quirigua" 2

Gonsalves Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

M. Gonsalves, aged 21, settler from Brazil who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Margaret" in 1837 2
Joao Gonsalves, aged 24, settler from Portugal who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Nancy" in 1849 2
Manuel Gonsalves, aged 30, settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Thomas Trowbridge" in 1849 2
Mary Gonsalves, aged 30, settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Thomas Trowbridge" in 1849 2
George Gonsalves, aged 26, settler from Madaria who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Walholding" in 1850 2
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Gonsalves migration to Australia +

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

Gonsalves Settlers in Australia in the 20th Century

John Gonsalves, from Bremen who arrived in Sydney, Australia aboard the ship "Darmstadt" in 1904 3
Domingo Gonsalves, from London who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Naldera" in 1920 3
Joas Gonsalves, from London who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Naldera" in 1920 3
Joas Marian Gonsalves, from London who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Naldera" in 1920 3
Pedro Francis Gonsalves, from London who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Naldera" in 1920 3
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Contemporary Notables of the name Gonsalves (post 1700) +

Harold Gonsalves (1926-1945), United States Marine Corps private first class who was killed in action during the Battle of Okinawa in World War II, recipient of the Medal of Honor, posthumously, for his heroic action on April 15, 1945
Stephen William Gonsalves (b. 1994), American professional baseball pitcher in the Chicago Cubs organization
Adelino William "Biilly" Gonsalves (1908-1977), American soccer player for over 25 years, known as the "Babe Ruth of American Soccer," member of the U.S. squad at the FIFA World Cup in 1930 and 1934, inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame
Virgil Gonsalves (1931-2008), American saxophonist and clarinetist from Monterey, California
Paul Gonsalves (1920-1974), American jazz tenor saxophonist best known for his association with Duke Ellington
Kartiki Gonsalves (b. 1986), Indian documentary filmmaker and photographer who directed the documentary film The Elephant Whisperers that won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Film at the 95th Academy Awards
Ralph Everard Gonsalves (b. 1946), Vincentian politician, 4th Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and leader of the Unity Labour Party (2001-)
Victor Albert "Vic" Gonsalves (1887-1922), Dutch amateur association football player
Courtney Alexander Gonsalves (1950-2013), Guyanese cricketer who played a single first-class match for Essequibo in the final of the 1980–81 inter-county Jones Cup
Andrew Gonsalves (b. 1978), former Guyanese cricketer who represented Guyana and West Indies B in West Indian domestic cricket (1997-2001)
... (Another 5 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
Ellis Island Search retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
National Archives of Australia retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ListingReports/PassengerListing.aspx