goyal

Goyal is a surname commonly found in India and among the Indian diaspora. In India, it is most strongly associated with Vaishya or Bania communities, particularly in the northern and western regions such as Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. The spelling Goyal is one of several variants of cognate surnames used by merchants and others in these communities; common alternate spellings include Goel and Goial, among others. The name is also found among Jain and Sikh populations in North India, where family names often overlap with caste or lineage.

The precise origin of Goyal is not definitively established. In some genealogical and community sources, it is treated as a clan or gotra name within Bania networks or as a toponymic surname linked to historical settlements. The lack of a single authoritative etymology means that the surname can have multiple regional origins and has diversified in spelling over time.

Globally, people with the surname Goyal are part of the Indian diaspora and have established communities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Southeast Asia. They are represented across professions, including business, academia, government, arts, and technology. For research and genealogical purposes, see also variants such as Goel and other related surnames.