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

Goombi, 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 Goombi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Goombi in America

Goombi is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Goombi surname appeared 116 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 Goombi.

The history of the last name Goombi

The surname GOOMBI is believed to have originated from the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Punjab. The name can be traced back to the 16th century, when it was likely derived from the Sanskrit word "goomba," which means "protector" or "guardian."

The earliest recorded instances of the GOOMBI surname date back to the Mughal Empire, where it was used by members of the Rajput warrior caste. Historical records from this period suggest that the name was associated with individuals who served as military commanders or bodyguards to the Mughal rulers.

In the 17th century, the GOOMBI name gained prominence in the region of Rajasthan, where it was associated with several powerful clans and noble families. One notable individual from this era was Jai Singh Goombi (1602-1667), a prominent Rajput ruler and military commander who played a significant role in the expansion of the Mughal Empire under the reign of Shah Jahan.

During the British colonial period in India, the GOOMBI surname was also found in various administrative records and census documents. In the 19th century, Ganga Ram Goombi (1835-1901) was a renowned scholar and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of Punjabi literature and language.

As the Indian diaspora spread around the world, the GOOMBI surname also gained a presence in other countries. In the early 20th century, Mohan Singh Goombi (1890-1972) was a prominent activist and advocate for Indian independence in the United States, where he founded the Indian National Party of America.

Another notable figure with the GOOMBI surname was Sardar Bahadur Goombi (1912-1988), who served as a high-ranking official in the Indian Civil Service during the post-independence era and played a crucial role in the development of infrastructure and public works in various parts of the country.

While the GOOMBI surname has its roots in India, it has since spread to various parts of the world, reflecting the global reach and diversity of the Indian diaspora. However, the name continues to carry a strong connection to its historical origins and the cultural traditions of the Punjab region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Goombi

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

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 Goombi 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.

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

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