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

Guida, 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 Guida surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Guida in America

Guida is the 10736th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Guida surname appeared 2,974 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Guida.

We can also compare 2010 data for Guida 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 Guida

The surname Guida originated in Italy, specifically in the southern regions of Campania and Calabria. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "guida," which means "guide" or "leader." This suggests that the name was likely given to someone who worked as a guide or a leader in their community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Guida can be found in the 13th century in the town of Amalfi, located in the province of Salerno, Campania. In a document from 1267, a man named Giovanni Guida is mentioned as a prominent merchant and landowner in the area.

The surname Guida can also be traced back to the town of Corigliano Calabro in the province of Cosenza, Calabria. Historical records from the 14th century mention a family with the surname Guida residing in this town.

In the 15th century, a man named Antonio Guida (1420-1492) was a renowned scholar and humanist from Naples. He was known for his works on philosophy and literature, and his writings were widely circulated throughout Italy during the Renaissance period.

Another notable individual with the surname Guida was Girolamo Guida (1530-1599), a painter from Naples who specialized in religious art. Some of his works can still be found in churches and museums across southern Italy.

In the 18th century, Nicola Guida (1720-1790) was a prominent architect from the town of Vietri sul Mare in the province of Salerno. He designed several churches and public buildings in the region, and his work was highly regarded during his time.

Tommaso Guida (1843-1917) was a Italian politician and journalist from the town of Caserta, Campania. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was known for his advocacy of workers' rights and social reforms.

Lastly, Vincenzo Guida (1895-1968) was a renowned sculptor from Naples. He was particularly known for his works in bronze and marble, and his sculptures can be found in various public spaces throughout Italy.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the surname Guida who have made significant contributions to various fields throughout history. The name has a rich heritage and continues to be prevalent in southern Italy, particularly in the regions of Campania and Calabria.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Guida

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

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

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