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

Guana, 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 Guana surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Guana in America

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

The Guana 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 Guana.

We can also compare 2010 data for Guana to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Guana

The surname GUANA is believed to have originated in Spain, with its roots tracing back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Spanish word "iguana," which refers to a type of large lizard found in tropical regions of the Americas.

The name's connection to the iguana likely stems from early Spanish explorers and settlers who encountered these reptiles during their voyages to the New World. It's possible that an individual with a distinctive physical resemblance or association with iguanas was bestowed this surname as a descriptive nickname.

Records from the 16th century indicate the presence of individuals bearing the GUANA surname in various regions of Spain, particularly in Andalusia and Castile. One of the earliest documented mentions is found in a church registry from the city of Seville, dated 1523, which lists the birth of Juan GUANA.

Over the centuries, the GUANA name has been linked to several notable figures. One such individual was Pedro GUANA (1645-1718), a renowned Spanish architect and sculptor who contributed to the design and construction of several churches and cathedrals in Andalusia during the Baroque period.

In the realm of literature, María GUANA (1784-1862) was a celebrated Spanish poet and playwright whose works explored themes of love, nature, and societal issues. Her collection of poems, titled "Versos del Alma" (Verses of the Soul), was widely acclaimed in literary circles of the time.

During the 19th century, the GUANA surname gained prominence in the field of medicine with the accomplishments of Dr. Antonio GUANA (1819-1892). A pioneering physician, he made significant contributions to the study of tropical diseases and was instrumental in establishing one of the first hospitals dedicated to the treatment of malaria in Spain.

Another notable bearer of the GUANA name was Javier GUANA (1902-1978), a renowned Spanish artist known for his vibrant and expressive paintings depicting scenes from everyday life in his native Andalusia. His works are displayed in various art museums and galleries across Spain and Europe.

While the GUANA surname may have originated in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchanges. However, its roots remain firmly tied to the rich heritage and history of the Spanish people, serving as a testament to the enduring legacy of names and their fascinating origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Guana

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

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 Guana 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Guana has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 Guana was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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