Find out how popular the last name Gandulla is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Gandulla.

Gandulla, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Gandulla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gandulla in America

Gandulla is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gandulla surname appeared 100 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Gandulla.

The history of the last name Gandulla

The surname GANDULLA is believed to have originated in Italy, likely in the region of Lombardy during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "gandola," which refers to a type of long, loose garment worn by peasants and workers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the GANDULLA surname dates back to the 13th century, when it appeared in a document from the town of Bergamo, located in the province of Lombardy. This document mentioned a certain "Petrus Gandulla," indicating that the name was already in use at that time.

In the 14th century, the GANDULLA name was found in various records from the city of Milan, suggesting that the family had spread to other parts of the Lombardy region. There are also references to individuals with the surname GANDULLA in historical documents from nearby regions, such as Piedmont and Emilia-Romagna.

One notable figure bearing the GANDULLA surname was Giovanni Battista Gandulla (1515-1592), a renowned painter from the city of Brescia. His works can still be found in several churches and museums throughout northern Italy.

Another individual of note was Stefano Gandulla (1670-1738), a renowned architect from Milan who was responsible for designing several important buildings, including the Church of San Fedele in his hometown.

In the 18th century, the GANDULLA surname gained prominence in the world of literature with the writer and poet Giuseppe Gandulla (1725-1798), who was born in Turin and published several collections of poems and prose.

Moving into the 19th century, we find the figure of Carlo Gandulla (1810-1887), a prominent businessman and philanthropist from Milan. He made his fortune in the textile industry and donated a significant portion of his wealth to various charitable causes.

Another noteworthy individual was Emilio Gandulla (1858-1926), a renowned architect from Turin who designed several iconic buildings in his hometown, including the Palazzo delle Esposizioni and the Galleria Subalpina.

While the GANDULLA surname is still found in various regions of Italy today, it is particularly concentrated in the northern regions of Lombardy, Piedmont, and Emilia-Romagna, reflecting its historical roots in those areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gandulla

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Gandulla.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Gandulla was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Gandulla was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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