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

Golas, 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 Golas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Golas in America

Golas is the 33567th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Golas surname appeared 679 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 Golas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Golas 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 Golas

The surname Golas is believed to have originated in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the regions of modern-day Spain and Portugal. It is thought to have roots dating back to the 12th century, during the era of the Reconquista, when Christian kingdoms in the northern part of the Iberian Peninsula were gradually reclaiming territories from the Moors.

One theory suggests that Golas may have derived from the Spanish word "gola," which means "throat" or "gorge." This could potentially indicate that the name was initially associated with a person residing near a narrow valley or gorge. Alternatively, it might have been a descriptive surname referring to a person's physical characteristics, such as a prominent throat or neck.

Another possibility is that Golas originated from a place name or a topographical feature in the region. It's not uncommon for surnames to be derived from the names of towns, villages, or geographical landmarks.

While there are no definitive historical records confirming the earliest usage of the surname Golas, some notable individuals bearing this name have been documented throughout history.

One of the earliest recorded instances is Juan Golas, a Spanish explorer and navigator who participated in the expeditions of Christopher Columbus to the Americas in the late 15th century.

In the 16th century, Pedro Golas was a prominent Spanish architect who designed several notable buildings and churches in Seville, including the Iglesia de la Anunciación.

During the 17th century, Francisco Golas was a respected painter and sculptor in the Spanish city of Valencia. His works can still be found in several churches and museums across the region.

In the 19th century, Miguel Golas was a Spanish military officer who played a significant role in the Carlist Wars, a series of civil wars fought in Spain over the issue of succession to the throne.

Another prominent figure with the surname Golas was Maria Golas, a Portuguese writer and activist who fought for women's rights and education reform in the early 20th century.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the surname Golas, showcasing its enduring presence in the Iberian Peninsula and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Golas

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

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

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