Horsegoyd is a name of Anglo-Saxon origin and came from the late Old English personal names Osgod and Osgot, which were derived from the Old Norse name Asgautr and the Old Danish and Old Swedish names Asgut and Asgut. The common forms of this name in Normandy were Ansgot and Angot.
Loading...
Early Origins of the Horsegoyd family
The surname Horsegoyd was first found in Oxfordshire where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the census rolls taken by the ancient Kings of Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects.
Loading...
Early History of the Horsegoyd family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Horsegoyd research. Another 88 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1273 is included under the topic Early Horsegoyd History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Loading...
Horsegoyd Spelling Variations
Spelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Horsegoyd have been found, including Osgoode, Osgood, Hosgood, Hosgoode and others.
Loading...
Early Notables of the Horsegoyd family
More information is included under the topic Early Horsegoyd Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Loading...
Migration of the Horsegoyd family
Families began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become for new powerful nations. Among the first immigrants of the name Horsegoyd, or a variant listed above to cross the Atlantic and come to North America were : Christopher Osgood who settled in Boston Massachusetts in 1630; along with Elizabeth; John and Mary Osgood settled in New England in 1630; William, Sarah and four children settled in New England in 1648.
England
