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

Gueli, 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 Gueli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gueli in America

Gueli is the 70833rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gueli surname appeared 276 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 Gueli.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gueli 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 Gueli

The surname GUELI originates from Italy, specifically from the region of Sicily. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "guelfo," which referred to a member of the Guelph faction, a group that supported the Pope during the historical conflict between the Guelphs and Ghibellines.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname GUELI can be found in a document from the year 1265, which mentions a certain "Guglielmo Gueli" from the city of Palermo. This suggests that the name was already established in Sicily during the 13th century.

The GUELI surname has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such individual was Giovanni Gueli, a renowned painter from Palermo who lived during the 16th century. His works can still be found in various churches and museums across Sicily.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure named Antonio Gueli was a renowned scholar and philosopher from the town of Sciacca. He made significant contributions to the fields of theology and ethics during his lifetime.

Another notable bearer of the GUELI surname was Vincenzo Gueli, a military leader who played a crucial role in the Sicilian Vespers uprising against the French in 1282. His bravery and strategic tactics were instrumental in the success of this revolution.

During the 19th century, a writer and poet named Giuseppe Gueli gained recognition for his literary works, which often celebrated the rich cultural heritage of Sicily. He was born in Catania in 1820 and his poems and novels have been widely studied and appreciated.

The GUELI surname has also been associated with various place names and locations in Sicily. For example, the town of Gueli Piccola, located in the province of Caltanissetta, likely derived its name from individuals bearing this surname who settled in the area.

While the GUELI surname may not be among the most widespread in Italy today, its deep roots in Sicilian history and its connection to notable figures throughout the centuries make it a significant and intriguing name with a rich heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gueli

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

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

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