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

Gulin, 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 Gulin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gulin in America

Gulin is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gulin surname appeared 110 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 Gulin.

The history of the last name Gulin

The surname GULIN is believed to have originated in the Dalmatian region of modern-day Croatia, with roots dating back to the 12th century. It is thought to be derived from the Slavic word "gul," meaning "a rounded hill" or "a knoll," suggesting that the name may have referred to someone who lived near or on a small hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name GULIN can be found in the Venetian cadastral records of the 14th century, where it appeared as "Gulinus." This variation suggests that the name may have initially been a patronymic, meaning it was derived from a personal name or nickname.

In the 16th century, the GULIN surname appeared in various records of the Republic of Ragusa (modern-day Dubrovnik), a maritime republic that had close ties with Venice. One notable individual from this period was Ivan Gulin (c. 1520 - 1590), a successful merchant and shipowner who played a role in the city's maritime trade.

As the GULIN family spread across the Dalmatian coast and into the hinterlands, the name underwent various spelling variations, including Gulini, Gulino, and Gulinović. In the 18th century, a branch of the family settled in the town of Imotski, where they became prominent landowners and politicians. One notable figure from this era was Petar Gulin (1745 - 1819), a local magistrate and landowner who was instrumental in improving the town's infrastructure.

The 19th century saw the GULIN name gain recognition in the fields of literature and academia. Andrija Gulin (1811 - 1888) was a renowned Croatian writer and poet who played a crucial role in the Croatian National Revival movement. Meanwhile, Frane Gulin (1857 - 1923) was a respected linguist and professor at the University of Zagreb, known for his contributions to the study of Croatian dialects.

In more recent times, the GULIN surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life. Josip Gulin (1892 - 1963) was a Croatian sculptor and artist who gained recognition for his monumental public works. Ante Gulin (1912 - 1983) was a prominent Croatian lawyer and politician who served as the Speaker of the Croatian Parliament during the Yugoslav era.

While the GULIN surname may have originated in a specific geographic region, it has since spread across Croatia and beyond, carried by individuals who have left their mark in various fields, from commerce and politics to literature and academia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gulin

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

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 Gulin 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.

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

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