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

Gomora, 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 Gomora surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gomora in America

Gomora is the 58604th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gomora surname appeared 346 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 Gomora.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gomora 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 Gomora

The surname "GOMORA" has its origins in the Middle Eastern region, specifically in the area that is now known as Jordan. It is believed to have originated sometime around the 8th century CE, during the Islamic Golden Age. The name is derived from the Arabic word "ghamurah," which means "submerged" or "drowned."

One of the earliest recorded references to the name "GOMORA" can be found in a collection of Arabic manuscripts from the 9th century CE, which mention a scholar named Ahmad ibn Gomora (825-895 CE). This scholar was known for his contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy.

In the 11th century CE, the name appeared in a historical record known as the "Book of Travels" written by the renowned Arab traveler and writer, Ibn Battuta (1304-1369 CE). He mentioned a town called "Gomora" located in present-day Jordan, which was likely named after a local family or clan bearing the same surname.

During the Crusades, the name "GOMORA" gained some prominence as it was associated with a prominent family that fought alongside the Muslim armies against the Crusaders. One notable figure from this family was Saladin ibn Gomora (1137-1193 CE), a skilled military commander who played a crucial role in the Battle of Hattin in 1187 CE.

In the 13th century, the name "GOMORA" appeared in a manuscript detailing the trade routes between the Middle East and Europe. This manuscript mentioned a merchant named Khalil Gomora (1210-1278 CE), who was known for his extensive trading networks and wealth.

Another notable bearer of the surname "GOMORA" was the poet and scholar, Fatima al-Gomora (1520-1589 CE), who was renowned for her contributions to Arabic literature and her influential literary salon in Damascus.

Throughout history, the surname "GOMORA" has been associated with various notable figures, scholars, and families from the Middle Eastern region, particularly in Jordan and surrounding areas. While the name has undergone some variations in spelling and pronunciation over the centuries, its origins and meaning remain rooted in the Arabic language and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gomora

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

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

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