Explore the Family Name Gola
The meaning of Gola
1. Polish: nickname derived from goły ‘naked, bare, or bald’. 2. Polish; Sorbian (Góla): topographic name from Polish gola, Lower Sorbian góla ‘bare heathland, place without trees’. 3. Sorbian (Góla): nickname for a bald man, from Lower Sorbian archaic góla ‘bald head’. 4. Italian: topographic name from gola ‘mountain hollow, cavity’. 5. Italian: variant of Cola. 6. Indian (Himachal Pradesh): Prajapati name, perhaps a variant of Golla. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Amod, Anil, Bharat, Madhu.
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How common is the last name Gola in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gola has seen a slight increase. In 2000, Gola ranked 31,126 in popularity, but it had risen to 30,570 by 2010, showing a growth rate of 1.79%. The number of individuals with this surname also grew over the same period, from 705 people in 2000 to 763 in 2010, marking an increase of 8.23%. However, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,126 | #30,570 | 1.79% |
| Count | 705 | 763 | 8.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gola
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides valuable insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gola. While the majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010 (87.52% and 85.32% respectively), the percentage saw a minor decrease of -2.51%. During the same period, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black with the surname Gola increased significantly from 2.70% to 4.98%, showing a growth of 84.44%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also showed a slight increase, while the Hispanic representation decreased slightly. The data for those identifying as part of two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.52% | 85.32% | -2.51% |
| Black | 2.7% | 4.98% | 84.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.55% | 3.93% | 10.7% |
| Hispanic | 3.97% | 3.67% | -7.56% |
| Two or More Races | 2.27% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |