What is goodrich name origin?

The surname Goodrich is of English origin and is derived from the Old English ‘god-ric’ meaning ‘a powerful kingdom or rule of a chieftain’. It is believed that it was originally a personal name given to a person who was born in a place named Godric's. The Goodrich surname is first recorded in the 12th century in the county of Suffolk, England. The name has several variations in spelling, including Godrich, Goodrick, and Goodrych. The Goodrich family name is known to have spread across the United States, Canada, and Australia through migration.