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

Gulick, 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 Gulick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gulick in America

Gulick is the 9074th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gulick surname appeared 3,602 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 Gulick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gulick 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 Gulick

The surname Gulick is of Dutch origin, with its roots tracing back to the 16th century in the Netherlands. It is believed to be derived from the Dutch word "gul," which means generous or bountiful. This name was likely given as a descriptive surname to individuals who were known for their generosity or perhaps came from a prosperous family.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gulick can be found in the Dutch town of Delft in the late 1500s. Records show a family by the name of Gulick residing in the area during this time period. The name was also present in other parts of the Netherlands, such as Amsterdam and Rotterdam, during the 17th and 18th centuries.

In the late 17th century, a notable figure named Dirk Gulick was mentioned in historical records as a respected merchant and trader in the Dutch East Indies. He was known for his successful business ventures and his contributions to the Dutch colonial efforts in the region.

As Dutch settlers began to emigrate to the American colonies in the 18th century, the surname Gulick made its way across the Atlantic. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in America is that of Jacob Gulick, who was born in 1720 in New Jersey and served as a soldier in the Revolutionary War.

In the 19th century, the name Gulick became more widespread in the United States. Notable individuals with this surname include Peter John Gulick, a prominent educator and missionary who lived from 1796 to 1879. He was instrumental in establishing educational institutions in Hawaii and worked to promote Christianity in the region.

Another notable figure was John Gulick, born in 1832, who was a renowned naturalist and scientist. He made significant contributions to the study of evolution and was a strong advocate for Charles Darwin's theory of natural selection.

The Gulick surname also has a presence in literature, with the author and poet Louise Gulick (1898-1984) being a notable figure. Her works focused on themes of nature, spirituality, and the human experience.

While the surname Gulick may not be as common today as it once was, its rich history and Dutch origins serve as a testament to the diverse cultural influences that have shaped the names and identities of people throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gulick

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

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

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