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

Gokool, 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 Gokool surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gokool in America

Gokool is the 104602nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gokool surname appeared 171 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 Gokool.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gokool 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 Gokool

The surname Gokool is of Indian origin, specifically from the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent. Its roots can be traced back to the Sanskrit language, where the word "Gokul" means "cowherd" or "one who tends to cows." This name likely originated among pastoral communities or those involved in cattle rearing during the ancient and medieval periods.

Historically, the name Gokool has been found in various records and manuscripts from the region, including the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document compiled during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. The name appears to have been prevalent among certain communities in areas that are now part of modern-day Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Punjab.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gokool dates back to the 12th century, when a Hindu scholar and poet named Gokool Nath is mentioned in several literary works of that era. Another notable figure was Gokool Chand, a 17th-century courtier and minister in the court of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, who was responsible for overseeing the construction of the iconic Taj Mahal.

In the 18th century, a prominent individual named Gokool Nath Pandit played a significant role in the development of the Braj Bhasha literature, a literary tradition centered around the Braj region of northern India. His works, which included poetry and prose, contributed to the preservation and dissemination of this linguistic and cultural heritage.

During the 19th century, a freedom fighter and social reformer named Gokool Prasad Mehta emerged as a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement. He advocated for the abolition of untouchability and worked towards promoting education and social upliftment for marginalized communities.

Another notable individual with the surname Gokool was Gokool Chand Narang, a renowned Indian playwright, and writer who lived from 1891 to 1949. His plays, which were written in the Punjabi language, explored themes of social issues and human psychology, and are considered seminal works in the Punjabi literary canon.

While the surname Gokool has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its historical roots and linguistic associations remain deeply rooted in the cultural traditions of northern India, particularly those related to pastoral communities and literary traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gokool

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

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

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