The Goodmann Last Name

Goodmann is how some branches of the Goodman family came to write their name. The family name meaning is “Good man, or head of a household”, the same as for Goodman.

A variant of Goodman

Goodmann adds “n” to Goodman, a small change that appeared as the name was written down. Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard. You may also find the name written Goodeman.

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Family crest and blazon

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