Goss Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Goss Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Goss family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 92
Female Servant 66
Independent 32
Male Servant 21
Farmer 18
Blacksmith 17
Shoe Maker 14
Lace Maker 12
Labourer 10
Tailor 10
Carpenter 9
Apprentice 8
Pauper 7
Dress Maker 7
Laundress 7
Weaver 7
Ag Labourer 7
Straw Bonnet Maker 6
Butcher 5
Mason 5
Smith 5
Brick Layer 5
Grocer 4
Servant 4
Painter 4

Goss Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Goss 100% 18,195
2 Gass 75% 2,777
3 Guess 60% 2,288
4 Agass 60% 680
5 Gess 75% 382
6 Gosse 80% 262
7 Guss 75% 146
8 Goos 75% 123

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The surname Goss is the most popular version of all its varients

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