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The surname Goudeau was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Amsterdam, an ancient 13th century town held by the Lords of Amstel. Giesebrecht II built a castle there. Geisbrecht III built the dam to keep out the sea. It is first mentioned in charters of 1275 when Floris IV, the count of Holland granted its charter. It became a city of great mercantile wealth. It hold great treasures of art. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Goudeau research. Another 87 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1582 is included under the topic Early Goudeau History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Gouda, Goudas, Goude, Goudes, Gouds, Goudda, Gouddas, van Gouda and many more.
More information is included under the topic Early Goudeau Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
In the United States, the name Goudeau is the 11,544th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: those recorded from the mid 17th century onward in the great migration from Europe to the New World.