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

Govind, 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 Govind surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Govind in America

Govind is the 69170th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Govind surname appeared 284 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 Govind.

We can also compare 2010 data for Govind 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 Govind

The surname GOVIND has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the Sanskrit language. It is derived from the Sanskrit words "go," meaning cow or earth, and "vind," meaning to find or obtain. Together, the name GOVIND can be interpreted as "one who finds or obtains cows" or "one who obtains the earth."

The name GOVIND is closely associated with the Hindu deity Lord Krishna, who is often referred to as Govinda, meaning the protector or the cowherd. This connection suggests that the name may have been initially used by families or communities involved in cattle herding or agriculture.

In ancient Hindu texts, such as the Bhagavad Gita and the Puranas, the name GOVIND is mentioned several times in reference to Lord Krishna. This indicates that the name has been in use for centuries, possibly dating back to the Vedic period (c. 1500–500 BCE).

One of the earliest recorded examples of the surname GOVIND can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. The document mentions a nobleman named Raja Govind Singh, who held a prominent position in Akbar's court.

Another notable historical figure bearing the surname GOVIND was Guru Gobind Singh (1666–1708), the tenth and final human guru of the Sikh religion. He is revered for his spiritual teachings, military leadership, and contributions to Sikh literature, including the composition of the Dasam Granth.

During the 18th century, the GOVIND surname gained prominence in the state of Rajasthan, India, where it was associated with the ruling Rajput clans. One such figure was Maharaja Govind Singh of Jaipur (1717–1778), who was known for his military conquests and administrative reforms.

In the field of literature, Govind Das (1537–1612) was a renowned Hindi poet and saint from the Braj region of northern India. His works, including the Bhakta Maal and the Govind Leelamrit, have had a lasting impact on the Bhakti movement and Hindu devotional poetry.

Another prominent figure with the surname GOVIND was Govind Ballabh Pant (1887–1961), an Indian freedom fighter, statesman, and the first Chief Minister of the state of Uttar Pradesh after India's independence. He played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement and was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi.

While the surname GOVIND is predominantly found in India, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the Hindu and Sikh traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Govind

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

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

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