Gould

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Gould is a surname of English origin. It is a variant of the surname Gold which is derived from the Old English 'Golda' (gold). The name could have been given to someone who lived near a gold mine, or who had golden hair, or who was considered precious. Notable people with the surname include:

Etymology[edit | edit source]

The surname Gould is of English origin. It is a variant of the surname Gold, which is derived from the Old English 'Golda' (gold). The name could have been given to someone who lived near a gold mine, or who had golden hair, or who was considered precious.

Notable people[edit | edit source]

  • Jay Gould (1836–1892), was an American financier who became a leading American railroad developer and speculator.
  • Glenn Gould (1932–1982), was a Canadian pianist who became one of the best-known and most celebrated classical pianists of the 20th century.
  • Stephen Jay Gould (1941–2002), was an American paleontologist, evolutionary biologist, and historian of science.

See also[edit | edit source]

Gould Resources
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