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

Güell, 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 Güell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Güell in America

Güell is the 59017th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Güell surname appeared 343 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 Güell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Güell 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 Güell

The surname GUELL has its origins in Catalonia, a region in northeastern Spain. It is believed to have derived from the Catalan word "guell," which means "spring" or "source of water." This etymology suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived near a spring or a water source.

The earliest recorded instances of the GUELL surname can be traced back to the 12th century in Catalonia. Some of the earliest known bearers of this name include Ramon Guell, who was mentioned in a document from the year 1185, and Berenguer Guell, whose name appeared in a record from 1212.

During the Middle Ages, the GUELL surname was particularly prevalent in the areas around Barcelona and the surrounding regions of Catalonia. It is possible that the name may have been connected to specific place names or locations that had a connection to water sources or springs.

In the 15th century, the GUELL family gained prominence in Barcelona, with several members holding important positions in the city's government and trade organizations. One notable figure was Jaume Guell, a wealthy merchant and banker who lived in the late 15th century.

As the GUELL family's influence and wealth grew, they became patrons of the arts and architecture in Barcelona. Perhaps the most famous member of the family was Eusebi Guell, a Catalan industrialist and entrepreneur who lived from 1846 to 1918. He commissioned the renowned architect Antoni Gaudí to design several iconic buildings, including the Park Güell in Barcelona.

Other notable individuals who bore the GUELL surname include Josep Guell i Renté (1818-1905), a Catalan politician and lawyer, and Joan Guell i Ferrer (1800-1872), a Catalan writer and historian.

Throughout its history, the GUELL surname has been associated with influential figures in Catalonia, particularly in the fields of business, politics, and the arts. While the name may have originated from a humble connection to water sources, it has evolved to become a prominent surname in the region, reflecting the family's legacy and contributions to Catalan culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Güell

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

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

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