Guth

Guth is a surname of German origin. It is derived from the Old High German guot, meaning “good,” and was used as a byname for a trustworthy or benevolent person, and also as a habitational name for someone living at or owning an estate known as Gut or Guth.

In contemporary usage, Guth is found primarily in German-speaking regions—Germany, Austria, and parts of Switzerland—and among diaspora communities in the United States, Canada, and elsewhere. The name has several variant spellings, including Gut and Gutt; in some records it may also appear as Gutht or Guthe, reflecting historical orthographic variation.

Historically, Guth also appears as a toponymic element in place names within German-speaking areas, and may be encountered in land records and charters dating to the medieval period.

Notable individuals with the surname Guth have contributed to a range of fields, including academia, athletics, and the arts. Because of its broad geographic and historical usage, the name has a varied genealogical record.