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

Gullo, 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 Gullo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gullo in America

Gullo is the 13368th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gullo surname appeared 2,280 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 Gullo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gullo 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 Gullo

The surname Gullo originated in Sicily, Italy during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "gullo," which means "yellowish" or "swarthy complexion." This could suggest that the name was initially given as a nickname to someone with a yellowish or olive skin tone.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gullo can be found in the "Ripartimento di Palermo" (Partition of Palermo), a historical document from the 15th century that recorded the names of noble families and landowners in the region. This suggests that the Gullo family may have held some prominence or land ownership during that time.

In the 16th century, a notable individual named Guglielmo Gullo (1520-1589) was a renowned painter from Messina, Sicily. His works can still be found in various churches and museums throughout Sicily, showcasing the artistic talent of the Gullo family during the Renaissance period.

During the 17th century, the name Gullo appeared in several ecclesiastical records in the town of Corleone, located in the province of Palermo, Sicily. This indicates that the Gullo family had established roots in this particular area and may have been involved in religious or community affairs.

In the 18th century, a man named Vincenzo Gullo (1738-1812) was a notable lawyer and judge in the city of Palermo. He was known for his contributions to the legal system and his involvement in various high-profile cases during his time.

Another prominent figure from the 19th century was Giuseppe Gullo (1822-1892), a Sicilian politician and statesman who served as a member of the Italian Parliament. He was actively involved in the unification of Italy and worked towards the development of his home region of Sicily.

Throughout history, the Gullo surname has been associated with various professions, including the arts, law, politics, and religious orders, indicating the diverse contributions made by individuals bearing this name across different fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gullo

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

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

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