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

Gogia, 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 Gogia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gogia in America

Gogia is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gogia surname appeared 120 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 Gogia.

The history of the last name Gogia

The surname GOGIA is believed to have originated in India, specifically in the state of Gujarat. It dates back to the 16th century and is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "gotra," which refers to a clan or lineage. The name is associated with the Brahmin caste, and it was commonly found among those engaged in religious and scholarly pursuits.

According to historical records, the earliest known bearer of the GOGIA surname was Pandit Govardhan Gogia, a renowned scholar and astrologer who lived in the city of Vadodara (formerly known as Baroda) during the late 16th century. His works on astrology and astronomy were widely regarded and studied by scholars of his time.

In the 17th century, the GOGIA name appeared in several manuscripts and records related to land ownership and taxation in the region of Saurashtra, which was then part of the Mughal Empire. One notable figure from this period was Shri Govind Gogia, a landowner and community leader who played a significant role in negotiating fair taxation policies for the local population.

The 18th century saw the emergence of Pandit Ramchandra Gogia, a prominent scholar and author who wrote extensively on Hindu philosophy and mythology. His treatises on the Bhagavad Gita and the Upanishads were highly acclaimed and widely studied in scholarly circles of the time.

During the 19th century, the GOGIA name gained prominence in the field of education. Shri Narayanram Gogia, born in 1820, was a pioneering educator who established one of the first modern schools in Gujarat, advocating for the education of girls and promoting progressive teaching methods.

Another notable figure was Pandit Govardhandas Gogia (1855-1925), a renowned scholar of Sanskrit and Hindu scriptures. He was appointed as the principal of the prestigious Sanskrit College in Vadodara and played a significant role in preserving and promoting the study of ancient Indian texts.

As the centuries progressed, the GOGIA surname continued to be associated with various fields, including law, medicine, and business. However, the surname's roots remain deeply embedded in the scholarly and intellectual traditions of Gujarat, with many bearers of the name contributing to the preservation and dissemination of Hindu culture and knowledge.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gogia

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

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 Gogia 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.

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

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