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

Gogna, 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 Gogna surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gogna in America

Gogna is the 77522nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gogna surname appeared 247 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 Gogna.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gogna 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 Gogna

The surname Gogna is of North Indian origin, specifically from the Punjab region. It first emerged in the 16th century, deriving from the Sanskrit word "Gogana," which refers to a specific village or locality.

Historically, the name Gogna was closely associated with the Khatri community, a prominent trading and mercantile group in the Punjab region. Many early records and manuscripts from the Mughal era mention individuals with this surname, often in connection with their business activities and transactions.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name Gogna can be found in a land deed from the year 1587, which records a transaction involving a person named Gopal Gogna. This document, preserved in the archives of the Lahore Museum, provides valuable insight into the antiquity of this surname.

In the 18th century, the name Gogna gained further prominence when Khuswant Rai Gogna, a wealthy merchant and philanthropist from Amritsar, established a charitable trust for the welfare of the local community. His legacy and contributions are still celebrated in the region.

During the British Raj, several notable individuals with the surname Gogna emerged. Foremost among them was Bhai Vir Singh Gogna (1872-1957), a renowned Sikh scholar, theologian, and writer. His literary works, including the famous novel "Sundari," have left an indelible mark on Punjabi literature.

Another prominent figure was Sir Ganga Ram Gogna (1851-1927), a renowned civil engineer and philanthropist. He was responsible for several notable infrastructure projects in British India, including the construction of the Sukkur Barrage on the Indus River.

In more recent times, the name Gogna has gained recognition in various fields. For instance, Vinod Gogna (born 1945) is a respected Indian industrialist and entrepreneur, known for his contributions to the automotive industry.

It is worth noting that the surname Gogna has also been associated with various place names in the Punjab region, such as Gogna Village and Gogna Mandi, further underscoring its deep-rooted connection to the area.

While the surname Gogna may have evolved and spread across different regions, its origins can be traced back to the rich cultural and historical tapestry of the Punjab, where it has left an enduring legacy over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gogna

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

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

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