2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Gulinello
A surname of Italian origin, possibly related to the Italian word "gola" meaning "throat".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Gulinello. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Gulinello surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Gulinello in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Gulinello, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.8%) and Black (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Gulinello
The surname Gulinello originated in Italy, with its earliest recorded mentions dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "gulinello," which means "little throat" or "gullet," potentially referring to someone with a distinctive voice or manner of speaking.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name Gulinello was Giovanni Gulinello, a merchant from the city of Genoa who lived in the late 13th century. Records indicate that he was involved in the lucrative trade between Genoa and the Byzantine Empire.
In the 14th century, the Gulinello name appeared in the historic records of the Republic of Florence. A notable figure was Adriano Gulinello, a respected lawyer and legal scholar who served as a judge in the city's court system from 1341 to 1359.
The Gulinello surname also has ties to the city of Venice, where a branch of the family settled in the 15th century. Marco Gulinello, born in 1472, was a skilled glassmaker who worked in the famed Murano glassmaking district.
Moving into the 16th century, the Gulinello name gained prominence in the world of art and literature. Luca Gulinello (1530-1602) was a renowned painter from Siena, known for his intricate frescoes and religious works that adorned churches throughout Tuscany.
In the 18th century, Giuseppe Gulinello (1725-1792) was a respected architect from Milan who designed several notable buildings, including the Chiesa di Sant'Alessandro in Zebedia and the Palazzo Gulinello, which still stands today as a testament to his skill.
As the Gulinello family spread across Italy, variations in spelling emerged, such as Gulinelli, Gulinella, and Gullinello. These spelling variations can be found in historical records and documents from different regions of the country.
While the Gulinello surname has its roots firmly planted in Italian history, it has also been carried by individuals who have made their mark in other parts of the world through migration and immigration. However, the rich heritage and significance of this surname remain deeply connected to its Italian origins.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Gulinello
Among Census respondents with the surname Gulinello, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.8%) and Black (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Gulinello bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Gulinello surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.4% · 93
- Hispanic or Latino4.8% · 5
- Black or African American2.9% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Gulinello
Gulinello appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
+2 bearers (+2.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 4,842 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | +2 bearers (+2.0%) | Up 4,842 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Gulinello surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #158,432 | #153,590 | 3.1% |
| Count | 102 | 104 | 2.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 16.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Gulinello bearers went from 102 to 104 (+2.0% change). The surname moved up 4,842 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #153,590.
FAQ
Gulinello surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Gulinello?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Gulinello. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Gulinello?
Gulinello ranks #153,590 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 104 people with the surname Gulinello. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Gulinello.
Has Gulinello become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Gulinello went from 102 recorded bearers to 104. That is an increase of 2 (+2.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Gulinello?
Among Census respondents with the surname Gulinello, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.8%) and Black (2.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Gulinello in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.4% (93 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Gulinello appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.4%), Hispanic (4.8%), Black (2.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Gulinello (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Gulinello mean?
A surname of Italian origin, possibly related to the Italian word "gola" meaning "throat". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Gulinello (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Gulinello?
If you just want to know how many people have the surname Gulinello, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.