Gola

Gola is a British surname of Polish origin. The surname Gola is said to have been derived from the Polish word "gola," meaning "naked" or "bare." It is a toponymic surname, indicating that the original bearers likely hailed from a place named Gola in Poland.

The Gola surname is relatively rare in the United Kingdom, with most bearers likely belonging to immigrant families or being descendants of individuals who emigrated from Poland. The surname may have variations in spelling due to transliterations and anglicisations over time.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Gola may have made contributions to various fields, but due to its limited prevalence in Britain, the surname does not have widespread recognition in the historical or contemporary context of the country.

Overall, the surname Gola stands as a testament to the multicultural fabric of British society, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and origins of its population.

There are approximately 209 people named Gola in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Gola.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Adam
  • Chirag
  • Edmund
  • Himat
  • Lukasz
  • Michael
  • Paresh
  • Pawel
  • Rajesh
  • Robert

Female

  • Agnieszka
  • Anna
  • Lalita
  • Magdalena
  • Malini
  • Olga
  • Sandra
  • Sanita
  • Shantaben
  • Victoria

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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