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

Gobah, 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 Gobah surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gobah in America

Gobah is the 110825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gobah surname appeared 159 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 Gobah.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gobah 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 Gobah

The surname Gobah has its origins in the Punjab region of South Asia, specifically in present-day Pakistan. It is believed to have emerged during the 16th century, derived from the Persian word "gob," meaning "earth" or "soil." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with occupations related to agriculture or landholding.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gobah can be found in the Mughal Empire's administrative records from the late 16th century. A certain Malik Gobah is mentioned as a local landowner in the region of Multan, which was part of the Mughal territories at that time.

The Gobah surname has also been traced back to the ancient village of Gobahpur, located in the Gujranwala district of present-day Pakistani Punjab. This village was likely named after an early settler or landowner with the surname Gobah, indicating the name's longevity in the region.

During the 17th century, the name Gobah appeared in various local tax and land revenue records maintained by the Mughal authorities. One notable figure was Khawaja Gobah, a prominent landowner and influential figure in the court of Emperor Aurangzeb (1658-1707).

In the 18th century, the surname Gobah gained prominence with the rise of Sardar Gulab Singh Gobah, a military commander and chieftain who played a significant role in the expansion of the Sikh Empire under Maharaja Ranjit Singh (1780-1839). Sardar Gulab Singh Gobah was renowned for his bravery and strategic acumen in various battles against Afghan and Mughal forces.

Another historical figure bearing the Gobah surname was Rai Bahadur Fateh Singh Gobah (1862-1941), a prominent lawyer and political activist from Punjab. He was a vocal advocate for the rights of the Sikh community and played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement, working alongside leaders like Lala Lajpat Rai and Sardar Kharak Singh.

In more recent times, the Gobah surname has been carried by notable individuals such as Dr. Harbans Singh Gobah (1917-2002), a renowned scholar and author who made significant contributions to Sikh studies and the preservation of Punjabi language and literature.

While the surname Gobah has its roots in the Punjab region, it has spread to other parts of South Asia and beyond due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins can be traced back to the fertile lands of present-day Pakistan, where it emerged as a surname associated with landowners and agricultural communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gobah

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

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 Gobah 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 Gobah 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 Gobah was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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