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

Goraya, 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 Goraya surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Goraya in America

Goraya is the 67519th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Goraya surname appeared 292 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 Goraya.

We can also compare 2010 data for Goraya 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 Goraya

The surname Goraya has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the Punjab region. It is believed to have originated from the village of Goraya, located in the Jalandhar district of Punjab, India. This village name is derived from the Sanskrit word "gotra," meaning lineage or clan.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Goraya can be traced back to the 16th century, where it appears in various historical documents and records from the Mughal era. During this period, the Goraya clan held significant influence and power in the region, with members serving as administrators, landowners, and military personnel.

One notable historical figure bearing the Goraya surname was Bhai Mani Singh Goraya, a renowned Sikh scholar and warrior who lived from 1644 to 1734. He played a crucial role in the preservation and compilation of the Adi Granth, the sacred scripture of Sikhism. His sacrifices and contributions to the Sikh faith have been widely recognized and celebrated.

Another prominent individual from the Goraya clan was Sardar Sahib Singh Goraya, a distinguished military leader who served under Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the legendary ruler of the Sikh Empire in the early 19th century. Sahib Singh Goraya's bravery and strategic acumen earned him a reputation as one of the most celebrated generals of his time.

In the realm of literature, Bhai Vir Singh Goraya, born in 1872, was a renowned Punjabi writer, scholar, and theologian. His works, including the iconic novel "Sundari," have left an indelible mark on Punjabi literature and the preservation of Sikh cultural heritage.

The Goraya surname has also been associated with various place names and villages across the Punjab region, such as Goraya Kalan, Goraya Khurd, and Goraya Thakarpur, among others. These place names reflect the historical presence and influence of the Goraya clan in the area.

Throughout history, the Goraya surname has been spelled in various ways, including Goreya, Goria, and Goria. These variations in spelling can be attributed to the diverse dialects and regional variations within the Punjab region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Goraya

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

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

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