Gowda

English

Alternative forms

Gouda, Gauda, Gawda

Etymology

Borrowed from Kannada ಗೌಡ (gauḍa); this surname is predominantly found in Karnataka.

Proper noun

Gowda (plural Gowdas)

  1. A surname from Kannada.

Statistics

  • According to the 2010 United States Census, Gowda is the 27950th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 858 individuals. Gowda is most common among Asian/Pacific Islander (92.66%) individuals.

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