Cognomen גודווין (Godwin 
, Goodwin 
, גודווין 
) , around the globe, is a widespread family name. The last name גודווין is characteristic of Nigeria, where it is a common surname, Antigua and Barbuda, and Ghana, where it is quite a common surname (explore the name in all countries). Measured by absolute frequency, the name is most common in Nigeria, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Likewise, גודווין is the forename as well as the last name.
| VARIANT | COUNTRY |
|---|---|
| Godwin | United Kingdom, United States, Ghana, Nigeria, Tanzania |
| Goodwin | United Kingdom, Australia, United States, Ghana, Nigeria |
| גודווין | Israel |