Save Type Surname Usage English Pronounced Pron. GOD-win-son [key] Other Forms FormsGodwin, Godwine, Goodwin Meaning & History Means "Son of Godwin". First born by Harold Godwinson. From his father Godwine, Earl of Wessex. Harold was defeated & killed during the battle of Hastings in 1066 by William the Bastard, now known as William the Conqueror.
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