About Gopalan
The surname Gopalan is of Indian origin and is predominantly found among people of the Tamil community. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Gopala," which means "cowherd" or "protector of cows." The surname Gopalan is often associated with individuals who belong to the Gopala subcaste, traditionally involved in cattle rearing and agriculture. It signifies a connection to the occupation or ancestral lineage associated with cowherding and reflects the cultural and historical significance of cows in Indian society.
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The surname Gopalan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gopalan based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Gopalan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gopalan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.