2000
#29,261
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 762
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.28
Very Rare Last name
Gugliotta
From a place name referencing Gugliotta, a village in southern Italy.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 867 Americans carry the last name Gugliotta. That puts it at #32,585 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.25 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 395,334 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Gugliotta surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
867
1 in 395,334
Census rank
#32,585
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.3
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
756
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 756 bearers of the surname Gugliotta in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.25 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 32585th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Gugliotta, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.0%) and Two or More Races (2.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Gugliotta
The surname Gugliotta is of Italian origin, specifically hailing from the regions of Sicily and Calabria. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "guglia," which translates to "spire" or "steeple," suggesting a potential connection to occupations or locations related to churches or architectural structures.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Gugliotta can be traced back to the 16th century in various historical documents and records from the southern Italian regions. One notable mention is found in the "Riveli" (tax records) of the Kingdom of Sicily from the mid-16th century, where several individuals bearing the surname Gugliotta were documented as residents of various towns and villages.
In the 17th century, the name Gugliotta appeared in the baptismal records of the town of Noto, located in the province of Syracuse, Sicily. One of the earliest known bearers of this surname was Gaetano Gugliotta, born in Noto in 1638, who later became a renowned painter and fresco artist, leaving his artistic legacy in several churches throughout Sicily.
As the name spread across Italy, variations in spelling emerged, such as Guglotta and Gugliotta. These variations can be found in historical records and documents from various regions, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic influences of the time.
Throughout the centuries, several individuals with the surname Gugliotta have left their mark in various fields. One notable figure was Francesco Gugliotta (1845-1928), a renowned Sicilian sculptor whose works adorned numerous churches and public spaces in his native region.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Luigi Gugliotta (1876-1946), a Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Chamber of Deputies, representing his hometown of Reggio Calabria during the early 20th century.
In the realm of literature, Maria Gugliotta (1896-1974), a Sicilian writer and poet, gained recognition for her works that explored themes of love, nature, and the Sicilian landscape. Her poetry collections, such as "Rime Siciliane" (Sicilian Rhymes), were highly acclaimed during her lifetime.
The name Gugliotta has also been associated with various locations and place names throughout Italy. For instance, the town of Gugliotta in the province of Catanzaro, Calabria, bears a striking resemblance to the surname, suggesting a potential connection or origin.
While the surname Gugliotta may not have been prominently featured in renowned historical manuscripts like the Domesday Book, its deep roots in southern Italy and the contributions of its bearers throughout the centuries have solidified its place in the tapestry of Italian family names.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Gugliotta
Among Census respondents with the surname Gugliotta, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.0%) and Two or More Races (2.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Gugliotta bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Gugliotta surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.0% · 673
- Hispanic or Latino7.0% · 53
- Two or more races2.4% · 18
- Black or African American0.8% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Gugliotta
Gugliotta appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#30,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 760
-2 bearers (-0.3%)
Per 100,000 0.26
Rank movement Down 1,404 places
2020
#32,585
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 756
-4 bearers (-0.5%)
Per 100,000 0.25
Rank movement Down 1,920 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #29,261 | 762 | 0.28 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #30,665 | 760 | 0.26 | -2 bearers (-0.3%) | Down 1,404 places |
| 2020 | #32,585 | 756 | 0.25 | -4 bearers (-0.5%) | Down 1,920 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Gugliotta surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,665 | #32,585 | -6.3% |
| Count | 760 | 756 | -0.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.26 | 0.25 | -2.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Gugliotta bearers went from 760 to 756 (-0.5% change). The surname moved down 1,920 positions in the national ranking, going from #30,665 to #32,585.
FAQ
Gugliotta surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Gugliotta?
Name Census estimates that about 867 living Americans carry the surname Gugliotta. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 395,334 residents.
How common is Gugliotta?
Gugliotta ranks #32,585 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.25 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 756 people with the surname Gugliotta. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (867), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.25 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.25 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Gugliotta.
Has Gugliotta become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Gugliotta went from 760 recorded bearers to 756. That is a decrease of 4 (-0.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #30,665 to #32,585.
What does the Census say about the background of Gugliotta?
Among Census respondents with the surname Gugliotta, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.0%) and Two or More Races (2.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Gugliotta in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.0% (673 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Gugliotta appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.0%), Hispanic (7.0%), Two or More Races (2.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Gugliotta (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Gugliotta mean?
From a place name referencing Gugliotta, a village in southern Italy. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Gugliotta (0.25 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Gugliotta?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.