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

Gudiel, 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 Gudiel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gudiel in America

Gudiel is the 21774th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gudiel surname appeared 1,194 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 Gudiel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gudiel 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 Gudiel

The surname Gudiel has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Arabic name "Ghudhail," which was a common name among the Moors who ruled parts of the Iberian Peninsula during the medieval period.

Gudiel is thought to have originated in the region of Andalusia, particularly in the city of Seville, where there was a significant Moorish influence. The name may have been initially adopted by Christian families who had converted from Islam or had close ties with the Moorish community.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Gudiel surname can be found in a document from the early 13th century, which refers to a nobleman named Diego Gudiel. This document, housed in the archives of the Cathedral of Toledo, suggests that the Gudiel family held a prominent position in the region during that time.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the Gudiel surname was Juan Gudiel, a scholar and theologian who served as the Archbishop of Toledo from 1349 to 1360. His contributions to the Catholic Church and his influential writings on religious matters earned him a significant reputation during his lifetime.

Another prominent individual with the Gudiel surname was Pedro Gudiel, a 16th-century Spanish conquistador and explorer. He was part of the expeditions that colonized present-day Mexico and is recognized for his role in the conquest of the Aztec Empire alongside Hernán Cortés.

In the realm of literature, the Gudiel surname gained recognition through the works of Jerónimo Gudiel, a 17th-century Spanish playwright and poet. His plays and verses were widely acclaimed, and he is considered one of the notable figures of the Spanish Golden Age of literature.

The Gudiel surname also has connections to the town of Gudillos, located in the province of Burgos, Spain. It is believed that some branches of the Gudiel family may have originated from this region, and the name could be derived from the place name itself.

Another notable figure with the Gudiel surname was María Gudiel, a 19th-century Spanish writer and feminist activist. She was a vocal advocate for women's rights and education, and her writings played a significant role in raising awareness about gender equality during her time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gudiel

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

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

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