Goyat

Goyat is a surname of Indian origin, primarily found among communities in North India. The name is thought to derive from the word "goyala," meaning cowherd, suggesting a historical association with pastoral occupations. The Goyat surname is most common among Jats, a prominent agricultural community in Haryana, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh. While the exact origins are debated, it is believed to be an occupational or clan-based surname that became hereditary over time. Families bearing the Goyat surname often share common ancestral roots and cultural practices. The distribution of the Goyat surname is concentrated in the northern Indian states, reflecting historical migration patterns and settlement areas of the communities that adopted it.