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

Gula, 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 Gula surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gula in America

Gula is the 15221st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gula surname appeared 1,935 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 Gula.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gula 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 Gula

The surname GULA is believed to have originated in Poland, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 16th century. The name is derived from the Polish word "gula," which means "swelling" or "lump." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname for someone with a physical feature or characteristic.

In some historical records, the name GULA has been found spelled as "Gulla" or "Guła." These variations likely emerged due to regional dialects and the evolution of spelling conventions over time. The earliest known record of the name GULA appears in a document from the town of Brzesko, located in southern Poland, dated 1578.

One notable individual bearing the surname GULA was Jan Gula (1564-1637), a Polish nobleman and military commander who fought in the Polish-Swedish War and the Smolensk War. He was known for his bravery and tactical skills on the battlefield.

Another historical figure was Wojciech Gula (1632-1712), a Polish Catholic priest and theologian who served as a professor at the Jagiellonian University in Kraków. He authored several scholarly works on theology and philosophy during his lifetime.

In the 18th century, the name GULA appeared in the records of the town of Biłgoraj, located in southeastern Poland. One such record mentions a landowner named Tomasz Gula (1712-1784), who owned substantial properties in the region.

Moving into the 19th century, Franciszek Gula (1824-1891) was a Polish painter and artist known for his landscapes and portraits. His works were exhibited in various galleries throughout Europe during his lifetime.

Lastly, in the early 20th century, Stanisław Gula (1902-1978) was a Polish engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of early television technology. He held several patents for his innovations in the field of electronics.

While the surname GULA may not be among the most common in Poland, its historical presence and the notable individuals who have carried it suggest a rich heritage and cultural significance within the country's history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gula

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

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

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