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

Gulland, 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 Gulland surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gulland in America

Gulland is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gulland surname appeared 115 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 Gulland.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gulland 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 Gulland

The surname Gulland is believed to have originated in Scotland, and its roots can be traced back to the 12th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old Norse word "gul," meaning yellow or golden, and "land," referring to a tract of land or territory. This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a descriptive term for someone who lived on or owned land with a yellowish or golden hue.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gulland can be found in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland from the late 13th century, where a person named William Gulland is mentioned as a landowner in the county of Fife. The name also appears in various medieval charters and legal documents, indicating its presence in Scotland during the Middle Ages.

In the 16th century, the name Gulland was associated with a prominent family from the Scottish Borders region. Sir John Gulland (1520-1588) was a notable figure who served as a member of the Scottish Parliament and played a significant role in the turbulent political landscape of the time.

During the 17th century, the Gulland family established itself in the city of Edinburgh, where they became respected members of the local gentry. One notable individual from this period was Robert Gulland (1645-1712), a successful merchant and philanthropist who contributed to the construction of several churches and educational institutions in the city.

In the 18th century, the Gulland name gained prominence in the literary world with the birth of William Gulland (1745-1820), a renowned Scottish poet and playwright. His works, which often celebrated the natural beauty of the Scottish highlands, earned him widespread recognition and acclaim.

Moving into the 19th century, the Gulland family continued to make significant contributions to various fields. James Gulland (1810-1879) was a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings, including the iconic St. Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh.

Throughout its history, the surname Gulland has been associated with various place names and geographic locations in Scotland, such as Gulland Hill, Gulland Muir, and the village of Gullandfirth. These place names further reinforce the connection between the surname and the Scottish landscape.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gulland

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

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

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