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

Goga, 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 Goga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Goga in America

Goga is the 42237th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Goga surname appeared 514 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 Goga.

We can also compare 2010 data for Goga 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 Goga

The surname GOGA has its origins in Georgia, a country located in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. The name can be traced back to the late medieval period, around the 15th century. It is derived from the Georgian word "gogo," which means "heart" or "soul," suggesting that the name may have been initially given to someone with a kind or compassionate nature.

In the historical records of Georgia, the name GOGA appears in several documents from the 16th and 17th centuries. One notable mention is found in the annals of the Bagrationi Dynasty, where a nobleman named Goga Baratashvili is mentioned as a loyal servant to King Teimuraz I in the early 17th century.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname GOGA dates back to the 16th century, with a man named Giorgi GOGA, who was a skilled craftsman and woodcarver from the town of Gori. His works can still be seen in some of the historic churches and monasteries in the region.

In the 18th century, the GOGA family established itself as a prominent clan in the region of Kakheti, known for their involvement in winemaking and viticulture. One notable figure from this period was Mikheil GOGA (1730-1801), a respected winemaker and landowner whose vineyards were renowned for their exceptional quality.

During the 19th century, several members of the GOGA family made significant contributions to the arts and literature in Georgia. Nikoloz GOGA (1842-1912) was a celebrated poet and playwright, whose works played a crucial role in the revival of the Georgian literary tradition. Another prominent figure was Mariam GOGA (1876-1942), a pioneering feminist and educator who advocated for women's rights and established several schools for girls in Tbilisi.

In more recent history, the GOGA name has been associated with political and academic figures. Levan GOGA (1911-1990) was a prominent politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic during the Soviet era. Giorgi GOGA (1940-2018) was a renowned linguist and scholar, who made significant contributions to the study of the Georgian language and its historical development.

These are just a few examples of the individuals who have carried the surname GOGA throughout history, highlighting its deep roots in Georgian culture and the diverse range of fields in which its bearers have made their mark.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Goga

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

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

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