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

Goron, 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 Goron surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Goron in America

Goron is the 110286th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Goron surname appeared 160 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 Goron.

We can also compare 2010 data for Goron 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 Goron

The surname GORON has its origins in the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France, dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the Basque word "gora," meaning "above" or "high," suggesting an association with elevated terrain or a residence situated at a higher elevation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the GORON surname can be found in the Cartulary of the Monastery of San Juan de la Peña, a medieval manuscript dating back to the 12th century. This document contains references to individuals bearing the name GORON, indicating their presence in the region during that time period.

In the 13th century, the GORON name appeared in the Fuero de Navarra, a legal code of the Kingdom of Navarre, which encompassed parts of present-day northern Spain and southwestern France. This suggests that the name had established roots in the area and was recognized within the local legal system.

Historically, the GORON surname was also associated with certain place names in the Basque region. For example, the village of Goron in the province of Gipuzkoa, Spain, likely derived its name from the GORON surname or vice versa, indicating a strong connection between the name and the local geography.

Among notable individuals bearing the GORON surname throughout history are:

1. Juan de Goron (c. 1450-1518), a Spanish military commander who participated in the Conquest of Granada and served as the Governor of Malaga.
2. Pierre Goron (1573-1649), a French jurist and professor of law at the University of Toulouse.
3. María Goron (1621-1689), a Spanish nun and mystic known for her spiritual writings and devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
4. Jacques Goron (1701-1778), a French architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings in Paris.
5. Ángel Goron (1831-1901), a Spanish painter known for his landscapes and portraiture, particularly depicting scenes from the Basque Country.

While the GORON surname has its roots in the Basque region, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora, carrying with it the historical and cultural significance of its origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Goron

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

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

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