Gogoi

Gogoi is a surname commonly found among the people of Assam, a state in northeastern India. It is one of the well-known Assamese surnames and is used by individuals across different linguistic and religious communities in the region. The name appears in historical and contemporary contexts and is used by families across urban and rural areas of Assam.

The precise origins of the surname are not definitively documented. Like many Assamese family names, Gogoi likely developed as a hereditary identifier over centuries, passing from generation to generation. It has persisted through social and political changes in Assam.

Today, bearers of the Gogoi surname are primarily concentrated in Assam, with smaller communities abroad due to migration. The name is associated with the broader cultural and demographic diversity of the state.

Notable people with the surname include Tarun Gogoi (1936–2020), a prominent Indian politician who served as Chief Minister of Assam from 2001 to 2016, among others who have made contributions in public life, academia, and the arts.