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

Gosalia, 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 Gosalia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gosalia in America

Gosalia is the 90113th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gosalia surname appeared 205 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 Gosalia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gosalia 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 Gosalia

The surname Gosalia is believed to have originated in the Indian state of Gujarat, where it was likely derived from the name of a village or town. It is thought to have first emerged in the 16th or 17th century during the rule of the Mughal Empire in the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gosalia can be found in a historical document from the late 17th century, which mentions a merchant named Ramji Gosalia who was engaged in trade between Gujarat and other parts of the subcontinent. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by that time.

In the 18th and 19th centuries, several individuals with the surname Gosalia were prominent figures in various fields. For example, Govindram Gosalia (1778-1849) was a renowned scholar and author who wrote extensively on Jain philosophy and literature. Manilal Gosalia (1842-1912) was a successful businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of educational institutions in Gujarat.

The name Gosalia is also found in historical records from other parts of India, indicating that individuals bearing this surname may have migrated or established themselves in different regions over time. One notable example is Ambalal Gosalia (1854-1923), who was a prominent lawyer and judge in the erstwhile Bombay Presidency (now part of Maharashtra).

In more recent times, individuals with the surname Gosalia have made their mark in various fields. Jitu Gosalia (1942-2021) was a renowned Indian classical musician and composer who was awarded the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors, in 2012. Harish Gosalia (born 1962) is a prominent Indian entrepreneur and business executive who has held leadership positions in several multinational corporations.

Throughout its history, the surname Gosalia has been associated with a diverse range of individuals from different walks of life, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and contributions of this community to the fabric of Indian society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gosalia

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

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

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