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

Goshu, 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 Goshu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Goshu in America

Goshu is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Goshu surname appeared 106 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 Goshu.

The history of the last name Goshu

The surname GOSHU originates from the Orissa region of eastern India, with its roots dating back to the 15th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "gosha," which means "chamber" or "inner room," potentially referring to an occupation or location associated with the ancestors of this lineage.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the GOSHU name can be found in the Madala Panji, a chronicle of the Gajapati dynasty of Odisha, which mentions a "Goshu Patra" as a prominent figure in the court during the reign of King Kapilendradeva in the late 15th century.

The GOSHU surname is also mentioned in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar, which documented the administrative and revenue systems of the empire. This record suggests that the GOSHU family held significant land holdings and positions of authority in the Orissa region during that time.

Notable individuals bearing the GOSHU surname include Jagannath Goshu (1745-1823), a renowned scholar and poet from Odisha who contributed significantly to the literary tradition of the region. His works, such as the epic poem "Govinda Chandrika," are considered masterpieces of Odia literature.

Another prominent figure was Radhanath Goshu (1856-1932), a social reformer and educator who played a crucial role in the establishment of several educational institutions in Odisha, including the Ravenshaw Collegiate School in Cuttack.

In the realm of politics, Baidyanath Goshu (1879-1952) was a prominent figure who served as a member of the Orissa Legislative Council and actively participated in the Indian independence movement.

Trailokyanath Goshu (1884-1962) was a distinguished scholar and linguist, known for his extensive research and publications on the Odia language and literature, including a comprehensive dictionary of the Odia language.

Lastly, Binode Behari Goshu (1908-1985) was a renowned artist and painter who gained recognition for his unique style and contributions to the art scene in Odisha, particularly his depictions of rural life and landscapes.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Goshu

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

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

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