Goyal
Goyal Meaning & Origin
About Goyal
The surname Goyal is of Indian origin and is commonly found among the Hindu and Jain communities. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "goyala," which means "cowherd" or "one who looks after cows." The surname Goyal is often associated with the occupation of cattle rearing and is considered to be a status symbol in some communities. It is a relatively common surname in India and is also found among the Indian diaspora around the world.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Goyal is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Goyal: 2,118
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 14178
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.72
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Goyal based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Goyal in Braille
Here's how to represent Goyal in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Goyal using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Goyal using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
