Origin and History of GOTHWAL

History:

GOTHWAL: This surnames spread was a mix of people choosing to move and being forced to move. Some might have sought better jobs or escaped tough times. These moves could have been slow, with families moving over many years, or fast, with whole groups moving at once. Wars or political problems also forced some to move, carrying this surname to new places. Where people settled depended on things like available land and existing communities. How this surname changed might show how people adapted to new areas and met new people.

Description:

This surname presents a fascinating naming mystery! Finding three definitely related variations needs more digging than I can currently do. I might guess at spellings like Gothwall or Gotwal, or even a shorter form like Goth, but thats just speculation.