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Goudie History Early Origins Early History Spelling Variations Early Notables

Contemporary Notables Related Stories Motto Citations

Goudie History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Scotland
Ireland

In ancient Scotland, the first people to use Goudie as a surname were the Strathclyde-Britons. It was a name someone who lived in Edinburghshire, where the family was found since the early Middle Ages. Goudie is an ancient Scottish name that evolved from the Goldie, which derives from the Old English personal name Gold.

Early Origins of the Goudie family

The surname Goudie was first found in Edinburghshire, where the name appears from about 1598 onwards and later in the forms Gowdie, Gaudie, Goddie. "Robert Gowdie was a writer in Edinburgh, 1643 and John Gawdie was one of 'those who ere matriculat in the Companie of Merchands of Edinbergh,' 1687. William Goudie in Ayr, 1689. The surname was early carried to the north appearing in Shetland first in 1576 in the person of Gawane Gadie of Lougasettar, Dunrossness." 1

Early History of the Goudie family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Goudie research. Another 126 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1567, 1576, 1643, 1689, 1783 and 1847 are included under the topic Early Goudie History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Goudie Spelling Variations

Before the printing press standardized spelling in the last few hundred years, no general rules existed in the English language. Spelling variations in Scottish names from the Middle Ages are common even within a single document. Goudie has been spelled Goudie, Gouday, Goudey, Goudy, Gowdy, Gowdie, Gadie, Goodie, Gady and many more.

Early Notables of the Goudie family

Notable amongst the family at this time was

Goudie called "Terror of the Whigs" by Robbie Burns, so named because of his political persuasions...

Migration of the Goudie family to Ireland

Some of the Goudie family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 32 words (2 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Goudie migration to the United States +

For Scottish immigrants, the great expense of travel to North America did not seem such a problem in those unstable times. Acres of land awaited them and many got the chance to fight for their freedom in the American War of Independence. These Scots and their ancestors went on to play important roles in the forging of the great nations of the United States and Canada. Among them:

Goudie Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

James Goudie, who arrived in New Orleans in 1822

Goudie Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

James Goudie, aged 40, who landed in America from Bedford, in 1904
Jane Goudie, aged 40, who immigrated to the United States from Paisley, in 1904
John Goudie, aged 20, who immigrated to America from Paisley, Scotland, in 1909
John W. Goudie, aged 22, who landed in America from Hoswick, Scotland, in 1909
Gavin Goudie, aged 36, who landed in America from South Shields, Engld, in 1910
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Goudie migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Goudie Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century

Herbert Goudie, aged 21, who landed in St. John's, Newfoundland, in 1910
Lilliam Goudie, aged 27, who settled in Labrador, Newfoundland, in 1923

Contemporary Notables of the name Goudie (post 1700) +

James B. Goudie Jr. (1769-1836), American politician, Indiana State Representative
John Charles "Johnny" Goudie (b. 1968), Cuban-American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumental musician
Frank "Big Boy" Goudie (1899-1964), American jazz tenor saxophonist and clarinetist
Chuck Goudie (b. 1956), American television journalist
LaVinia Rothrock Goudie, American Republican politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from North Carolina 4th District, 1992 2
Andrew William Goudie CB, Chief Economic Adviser to the Scottish Government
Alexander Goudie (1933-2004), Scottish figurative painter
Gordon Goudie (b. 1987), Scottish cricketer
Joe Goudie (b. 1939), Newfoundland-born, Canadian broadcaster for the CBC from Labrador, Newfoundland
Michael Goudie, New Zealand politician
... (Another 5 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

The Goudie Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Honestas
Motto Translation: Honesty.

Citations +

Black, George F., The Surnames of Scotland Their Origin, Meaning and History. New York: New York Public Library, 1946. Print. (ISBN 0-87104-172-3)
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 23) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html