US EditionGoogle Turns 27: What does ‘Google’ really mean? How a spelling mistake shaped the search giant
Google marks 27 years with a nostalgic Doodle featuring its first logo and offers special deals on Pixel products, highlighting its growth from a garage startup to a global tech leader.
- On September 27, 2025, Google celebrated its 27th birthday with a special Doodle featuring its original 1998 logo on its homepage.
- The celebration originates from the establishment of Google in 1998 by Stanford PhD candidates Sergey Brin and Larry Page, who began the search engine project in a garage located in Menlo Park.
- The name 'Google' originated from a misspelling of 'Googol,' a mathematical term for 10 to the power of 100, reflecting the founders' vision of indexing vast information.
- Google’s prominence as the leading search engine stems from its easy-to-navigate design and reliable search results, making it the preferred choice for billions of users worldwide every day.
- This milestone highlights Google's growth from a small startup to a major technological innovator shaping daily life and digital innovation worldwide.
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Google Turns 27: What does ‘Google’ really mean? How a spelling mistake shaped the search giant
Almost everyone with internet access uses Google everyday. In fact, it's likely that you landed upon this article using Google. But have you ever wondered what ‘Google’ really means?
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