There are
1941
Gossards in the USA
Gossard is the
15178th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Gossard

JimGossard

Jim Gossard is a guitarist and founding member of the American rock band Pearl Jam.

StoneGossard

Stone Gossard is a musician and songwriter, known for his work as a guitarist in the bands Pearl Jam and Temple of the Dog.

NancyGossard

Nancy Gossard is a retired American gymnast who won multiple medals at the World Gymnastics Championships in the 1970s.

DonGossard

Don Gossard is an American football coach who has held coaching positions at various colleges and universities.

MarkGossard

Mark Gossard is a professional golfer who has competed on various tours including the PGA Tour and the European Tour.

SarahGossard

Sarah Gossard is a contemporary artist known for her abstract paintings and mixed media works.

JulieGossard

Julie Gossard is a historian specializing in early modern French and Atlantic history.

PeterW.

Peter W. Gossard is a prominent attorney and legal scholar, known for his work in criminal law and criminal justice reform.

ScottGossard

Scott Gossard is a landscape architect and urban designer who has worked on numerous public and private projects.

LindaGossard

Linda Gossard is a renowned photographer known for her captivating landscape and nature photographs.

Gossard Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Gossard' is of French origin. It is derived from the Old French word 'goscard' which means 'swaddling clothes' or 'baby wrap'. The name may have originally been a nickname for someone who either made or sold such items.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Gossard' is relatively rare and is primarily found in the United States. It has a scattered distribution across the country with pockets of concentration in certain regions.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Gossard' include 'Rossard', 'Gossett', 'Gosard', 'Gassard', 'Cossard', 'Cossart', 'Gozzard', 'Gosgord', 'Gozart', and 'Kissard'.
Migration and ImmigrationThe migration and immigration patterns of individuals with the surname 'Gossard' are not well-documented. However, it is likely that the name was brought to the United States by French immigrants and may have been anglicized or modified over time.