Gohel

Gohel Meaning & Origin

About Gohel
The surname Gohel is of Indian origin and is primarily found among the Gujarati community. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "gohil" which means "one who protects cows." The Gohel surname is associated with the Kshatriya caste, traditionally known as warriors and rulers. It signifies a lineage or ancestry connected to the protection and care of cows, which holds religious and cultural significance in Hinduism.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Gohel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Gohel: 342
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 59,171
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gohel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Gohel is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KHL
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G OW1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/gohel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KHL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gohel in Braille

Here's how to represent Gohel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Gohel in braille

How to sign the name Gohel using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Gohel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Gohel in sign language

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