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

Guilamo, 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 Guilamo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Guilamo in America

Guilamo is the 98982nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Guilamo surname appeared 183 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 Guilamo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Guilamo 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 Guilamo

The surname GUILAMO is believed to have originated in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the regions of Spain and Portugal, during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Arabic name "Ghulam," which translates to "servant" or "young man." This name was likely adopted by individuals or families who had connections to the Moorish culture that thrived in the region during the 8th to 15th centuries.

One of the earliest known references to the GUILAMO surname can be found in the medieval Spanish manuscript "El Libro de las Familias Nobles" (The Book of Noble Families), which dates back to the 13th century. This document recorded the genealogies and lineages of prominent noble families, indicating that the GUILAMO name held a certain degree of distinction during that era.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Diego GUILAMO is mentioned in various historical records as a respected merchant and landowner in the city of Seville. His descendants continued to use the GUILAMO surname, establishing their presence in the region for several generations.

During the 15th century, a branch of the GUILAMO family migrated to the Portuguese island of Madeira, where they became involved in the lucrative sugar trade. One prominent member, Juan GUILAMO (1466-1532), gained recognition as a successful plantation owner and trader, contributing to the economic prosperity of the island.

As the centuries passed, the GUILAMO surname spread across the Iberian Peninsula and beyond. In the 17th century, a Spanish explorer named Pedro GUILAMO (1601-1678) is recorded as one of the early settlers in the Spanish colonies of the Americas, establishing a GUILAMO lineage in the New World.

Another noteworthy individual bearing the GUILAMO surname was Catalina GUILAMO (1712-1789), a renowned ceramist from the Spanish city of Valencia. Her intricate and beautifully crafted pottery works are still highly regarded and can be found in numerous museums and private collections.

While the GUILAMO surname may not be as widely recognized as some other Iberian surnames, its origins and historical significance are deeply rooted in the rich cultural tapestry of the region, reflecting the diverse influences that have shaped the Hispanic world over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Guilamo

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

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

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