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

Govil, 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 Govil surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Govil in America

Govil is the 86314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Govil surname appeared 216 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 Govil.

We can also compare 2010 data for Govil 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 Govil

The surname "GOVIL" is of Hindu origin and derives from the Sanskrit language. It is an ancient name that can be traced back to the Indian subcontinent, with its roots in the northern regions of the country.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "GOVIL" can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, where it was often used to refer to individuals who were part of the Brahmin caste, known for their scholarly and priestly roles in society.

The name "GOVIL" is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "go," which means "cow," and "vil," which means "protector" or "guardian." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to individuals who were responsible for the care and protection of cows, which held significant cultural and religious importance in ancient Hindu traditions.

In the centuries that followed, the name "GOVIL" became associated with various communities and regions across northern India, particularly in areas such as Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Punjab.

One notable historical figure bearing the surname "GOVIL" was Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati (1824-1883), a prominent Hindu scholar and social reformer who founded the Arya Samaj movement. He played a crucial role in reviving and promoting the study of the Vedas, the ancient Hindu scriptures.

Another influential figure was Govil Brahman (1900-1962), a renowned Indian author and playwright who wrote extensively on social and cultural themes, contributing to the literary landscape of his time.

In the field of politics, Govind Narain Govil (1905-1984) was a prominent Indian politician and freedom fighter who actively participated in the Indian independence movement against British rule.

The name "GOVIL" has also been associated with several notable academics and scholars, such as Dr. Anand Kumar Govil (1932-2019), a distinguished Indian mathematician and educator who made significant contributions to the field of number theory.

While the surname "GOVIL" has its origins in ancient Hindu traditions, it has since spread across various parts of the world, particularly in regions with significant Indian diaspora communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Govil

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

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

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