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

Gool, 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 Gool surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gool in America

Gool is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gool surname appeared 136 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 Gool.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gool 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 Gool

The surname GOOL originated in northern India, primarily in the Punjab region, during the 16th century. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "gola," meaning "round" or "spherical," and may have referred to someone who worked with spherical objects or lived near a round hill or landmark.

The earliest known record of the name GOOL can be found in the Mughal Empire's administrative records, where it was spelled as "Gul" or "Gull." It is believed that the name was initially used by members of the Khatri caste, who were traders and merchants in the region.

In the 17th century, as the Mughal Empire expanded, the GOOL surname spread to other parts of northern India and present-day Pakistan. Some historical records from this period mention individuals with the surname GOOL serving in various capacities, such as soldiers, administrators, and landowners.

One notable individual with the surname GOOL was Gul Muhammad Khan (1723-1785), a military commander who served under the Mughal emperor Ahmad Shah Bahadur. He played a significant role in the Third Battle of Panipat in 1761, which ended the Maratha Empire's ambitions of controlling northern India.

Another famous person with the GOOL surname was Gul Hasan Khan (1796-1862), a renowned Sufi poet and mystic from the Punjab region. His poetry, written in the Punjabi language, is still widely read and celebrated in the region.

During the British Raj in the 19th century, the surname GOOL was sometimes anglicized as "Gould" or "Gold," particularly among those who migrated to other parts of the British Empire. However, the original spelling remained prevalent in the Punjab region.

One noteworthy individual from this period was Gul Hasan Gool (1845-1917), a prominent educator and social reformer from Punjab. He played a significant role in establishing modern educational institutions in the region and advocating for women's rights and education.

In the 20th century, individuals with the GOOL surname continued to make their mark in various fields. For example, Gul Khan Nasir Gool (1914-1983) was a renowned Urdu poet and writer from Punjab, while Gul Hasan Gool (1920-2008) was a prominent politician and member of the Indian National Congress party.

Throughout its history, the surname GOOL has retained its connections to the Punjab region and its cultural heritage, despite its spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gool

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

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

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