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

Goradia, 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 Goradia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Goradia in America

Goradia is the 93921st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Goradia surname appeared 195 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 Goradia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Goradia 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 Goradia

The surname "GORADIA" is of Indian origin, specifically from the state of Gujarat. It is believed to have its roots in the ancient town of Gora, located in the Kheda district of Gujarat. The name is likely derived from the Sanskrit word "grama," which means "village."

During the medieval period, the Goradia community was predominantly engaged in agriculture and landholding. Historical records suggest that they played a significant role in the local economy and governance of the region. The name is found in several ancient manuscripts and inscriptions dating back to the 12th century, indicating its long-standing presence in the region.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Goradia was Ravi Goradia, a prominent landowner and influential figure in the court of the Solanki dynasty in the 11th century. His name appears in the chronicles of the Solanki rulers, who governed parts of present-day Gujarat and Rajasthan.

In the 14th century, the Goradia family gained prominence as successful traders and merchants, establishing trade links with other parts of India and the Middle East. Notably, Jaydev Goradia, a wealthy merchant and philanthropist, is credited with building the Goradia Haveli, a magnificent heritage structure in the town of Sidhpur, Gujarat, around 1350 AD.

Another notable figure from the Goradia lineage was Raghav Goradia, a celebrated scholar and poet who lived in the 16th century. His literary works, written in Sanskrit and Gujarati, were widely acclaimed and contributed significantly to the cultural heritage of the region.

During the Mughal era, the Goradia community continued to thrive, with several members holding positions of authority and influence. One such individual was Virendra Goradia, who served as a high-ranking official in the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century.

In more recent times, the Goradia surname has been associated with several prominent individuals, including Bhupendra Goradia, a renowned industrialist and philanthropist who established the Goradia Education Trust in the 20th century, contributing significantly to the field of education in Gujarat.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Goradia

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

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

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