The family name of a Jew was typically left to the individual person up until the end of the 18th century. Majority, especially in Germany and eastern Europe, still followed the custom having their father's name included in their name. Whereas, Jews in Spain, Portugal, and Italy had already adopted the practice of using fixed family names. 1
The Jewish name Goulds is an older form of Gold, and as such is generally a metronymic name, derived from the Yiddish female first name "Golde." In some cases the name was likely assumed as an ornamental name: the Yiddish "gold" means 'gold.'
Goulds Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Gould, Goulde, Gouldbush, Goulden, Gouldsmith and many more.
