Goulde: Last Name Origin and Family Crest

Long before computers fixed spellings, Goulde and Gould were used side by side. At root, the name means “Golden, or goldsmith”.

• Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms.
• The same family of names includes Gold and Goold.
• Goulde adds “e” to Gould, a small change that appeared as the name was written down.

Heraldry and the Goulde name

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