About Goya
The surname Goya is of Spanish origin and is derived from the Basque word "goi" meaning "high" or "upper." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the name hailed from a place situated at a higher elevation. The surname Goya is most commonly associated with the renowned Spanish painter Francisco Goya, whose works have had a significant impact on the art world.
The surname Goya is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Goya 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 Goya in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Goya using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.