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

Gonda, 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 Gonda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gonda in America

Gonda is the 23414th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gonda surname appeared 1,086 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 Gonda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gonda 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 Gonda

The surname Gonda has its origins in India, where it can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word 'gonda,' which means a hilly or mountainous region. This suggests that the name may have been associated with people who lived in or near hilly areas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Gonda surname can be found in the 'Ain-i-Akbari,' a 16th-century document that served as an administrative manual for the Mughal Empire. The name is mentioned in connection with a village or settlement called Gonda, which was located in the present-day state of Uttar Pradesh, India.

During the Mughal era, the Gonda surname was particularly prevalent in the region of Awadh, which was part of the Mughal Empire and is now a part of modern-day Uttar Pradesh. It is possible that the name gained prominence in this area due to the presence of the Gonda village or settlement.

In the 18th century, a notable figure bearing the Gonda surname was Gonda Narayana Rao, a prominent military commander who served under the Maratha ruler Shivaji. He played a significant role in the expansion of the Maratha Empire in the Deccan region.

Another historical figure with the Gonda surname was Gonda Lakshmana Rao, who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He was a renowned scholar and poet from the Vijayanagara Empire, known for his contributions to Telugu literature.

In the 19th century, Gonda Venkataramana Rao was a prominent Indian civil servant who held important positions in the Madras Presidency during the British Raj. He played a crucial role in the administration of the region and was recognized for his efforts to promote education and social reforms.

The Gonda surname also finds mention in the historical records of Nepal. In the 17th century, Gonda Thapa was a influential military leader and advisor to the Gorkha kings. He played a crucial role in the unification of Nepal and the establishment of the Shah dynasty.

While the Gonda surname has its roots in India, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins can be traced back to the Indian subcontinent, where it has a long and rich history spanning several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gonda

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

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

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