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

Goli, 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 Goli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Goli in America

Goli is the 73464th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Goli surname appeared 264 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 Goli.

We can also compare 2010 data for Goli 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 Goli

The surname GOLI is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the regions of modern-day India and Pakistan. The name's roots can be traced back to the Sanskrit language, where it is derived from the word "gola," meaning "round" or "spherical."

This connection to the word "gola" suggests that the surname GOLI may have initially been used to describe someone who lived near a circular or spherical geographical feature, such as a hill or a body of water. Alternatively, it could have been used as a descriptive name for someone with a round or rotund physical appearance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname GOLI can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This document mentions a person named Goli Khan, who held a prominent position in the imperial court.

Another notable figure bearing the surname GOLI was Goli Bhai, a 17th-century Sikh warrior and prominent figure in the Khalsa army. He played a crucial role in the battles against the Mughal Empire and is remembered for his bravery and dedication to the Sikh faith.

In the 19th century, the surname GOLI gained recognition through the work of Goli Buch, a renowned scholar and linguist from Punjab, India. Buch made significant contributions to the study of Punjabi literature and language, and his works are considered invaluable resources for understanding the region's linguistic heritage.

Moving into the 20th century, Goli Munavalli, an Indian filmmaker and actor, left a lasting impact on the Telugu cinema industry. Born in 1939, Munavalli directed several critically acclaimed films and is remembered for his innovative storytelling techniques.

Another notable figure with the surname GOLI is Goli Vada Pav, an Indian entrepreneur and food industry pioneer. Born in 1960, Vada Pav is credited with popularizing the iconic Mumbai street food, vada pav, and establishing a successful chain of restaurants dedicated to this beloved snack.

While the surname GOLI has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, its historical significance remains deeply rooted in the region's rich linguistic and cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Goli

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

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

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