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

Guled, 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 Guled surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Guled in America

Guled is the 44957th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Guled surname appeared 477 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 Guled.

We can also compare 2010 data for Guled 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 Guled

The surname Guled has its origins in Somalia, a country located in the Horn of Africa. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century, when many Somali clan names and lineages were established.

Guled is derived from the Somali word "gul," which means "to lead" or "to guide." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to individuals who held leadership roles or acted as guides within their communities.

One of the earliest known references to the name Guled can be found in the Somali oral tradition, where it is mentioned in various historical poems and songs that have been passed down through generations. These oral accounts often narrate the exploits of notable figures and their lineages.

In the 15th century, a prominent figure named Guled Abdi Warsame was recorded as a leader of the Somali Abgaal clan. He played a significant role in the clan's migration and settlement in various regions of Somalia during that period.

Another notable bearer of the name was Guled Haji Faarah, a 17th-century Somali poet and scholar who composed numerous works that contributed to the rich literary tradition of the region.

During the 19th century, Guled Ali Matan emerged as a respected leader and diplomat among the Somali people. He was instrumental in fostering relationships and negotiations with various colonial powers present in the region at that time.

In more recent history, Guled Aden Abdi, born in 1937, gained recognition as a prominent Somali politician and diplomat. He served as the Foreign Minister of Somalia in the 1970s and played a crucial role in shaping the country's international relations during that period.

Guled Musse, born in 1955, is another notable figure who made significant contributions to Somali literature and poetry. His works explored themes of national identity, cultural heritage, and the experiences of the Somali diaspora.

While the surname Guled has its roots in Somalia, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diasporic communities. However, its historical significance and connection to Somali culture and leadership remain deeply rooted in its origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Guled

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

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

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