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Goodman Family History
Goodman Genealogy & Family TreeGoodman is a Jewish name from Norfolk, England, where the family held a seat. It comes from the given name Gutman, meaning "God and man." It may also refer to the head of the household, or someone who was "God-like." One of the earliest known ancestors--Asteelinus Godeman--was recorded in 1115. Roots for the name can also be found in Scotland.
Other spellings for the name include "Goudman," "Godman," "Goddman," "Gutman," "Guttman," "Gutermann," "Gutterman," "Guterman," "Gothmann," "Gutmann," and "Guttmann." Notable people with the surname include American jazz musician Benny Goodman (a.k.a. "The King of Swing"), American football player Andre Goodman (Detroit Lions, Miami Dolphins, Denver Broncos), and American actor John Goodman (Roseanne, Monsters, Inc., The Big Lebowski). The first Goodman to come to America was Richard Goodman in Virginia in 1619.
Goodman Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Gail G Goodman -- --, 1928 September 14, 1991 Arizona
- Nicholas Goodman -- --, 1778 August 3, 1851 England
- Bessie Mae Goodman -- --, 1896 September 26, 1917
- Michael Goodman -- --, 1820 December 0, 1864 North Carolina
- Majorie Ruth Goodman -- --, 1913 December 0, 1994 Idaho
Goodman Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Ruth Goodman -- --, 1919 July 2, 2017 New York
- Sarah Frances Goodman -- --, 1837 December 7, 1900 Virginia
- Thomas Goodman -- --, 1555 April 22, 1572
- Mary Helen Goodman -- --, 1933 June 15, 2011 Arkansas
- Alexander Goodman -- --, 1428 December 0, 1528
