Goldson

Goldson is a surname of English origin. It is a variant of the name "Golding," which itself derives from the Old English personal name "Golding," a diminutive of "Golda." "Golda" is a nickname based on the element "gold," often associated with the color gold or suggesting something precious or valuable.

Therefore, Goldson, like Golding, carries the connotation of "son of Golda" or "descendant of Golda." As a surname, it would have originally been used to identify an individual's lineage.

Variations of the name include Golding, Goldston, and Goulding.

The name is found primarily in England, but has also been distributed to other English-speaking countries through migration.