Find out how popular the last name Gaur is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Gaur.

Gaur, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Gaur surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gaur in America

Gaur is the 38691st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gaur surname appeared 571 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Gaur.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gaur to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Gaur

The surname GAUR is believed to have originated in India, deriving from the Hindi word "gaur," which means a type of large wild ox or bovine species. The name may have been adopted as a surname by individuals associated with these animals, such as hunters, herders, or those who revered them.

In ancient Indian texts and manuscripts, references to individuals with the surname GAUR can be found, indicating its long-standing presence in the region. One notable example is a record from the 12th century that mentions a trader named Rajan GAUR, who was involved in the lucrative silk trade between India and Persia.

The earliest known bearer of the surname GAUR was a warrior named Bhim GAUR, who lived in the 8th century and served under the renowned King Prithviraj Chauhan. Bhim GAUR was renowned for his bravery and valor in battles against invading armies.

During the Mughal Empire in the 16th century, a prominent scholar and poet named Amir GAUR gained recognition for his works in Persian and Sanskrit literature. His birth year is estimated to be around 1520, and he is believed to have lived until the late 1500s.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure named Govind GAUR played a significant role in the Indian independence movement against British rule. Born in 1758, he was a influential leader who rallied support for the cause and inspired many with his speeches and writings.

Another notable bearer of the surname GAUR was Rani GAUR, a 19th century ruler of a princely state in present-day Rajasthan. She was known for her progressive reforms and efforts to improve the lives of her subjects, particularly in the areas of education and women's rights. Rani GAUR's reign spanned from 1835 to 1878.

Throughout history, the surname GAUR has been associated with various regions in India, particularly in the northern and central parts of the country. While the spelling has remained relatively consistent, variations such as GAURA and GOUR have also been documented in some historical records.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gaur

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Gaur.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Gaur was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Gaur has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Gaur was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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