2000
#12,773
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,217
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.82
Rare Last name
Gullo
Derived from the Italian word "gullo," meaning "glutton" or "greedy person," likely referring to a gluttonous ancestor.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,319 Americans carry the last name Gullo. That puts it at #14,253 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.68 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 147,803 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Gullo 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
2.3K
1 in 147,803
Census rank
#14,253
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.0K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,022 bearers of the surname Gullo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.68 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 14253rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Gullo, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.7%) and Two or More Races (2.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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earliest recorded instances of the name Gullo can be found in the "Ripartimento di Palermo" (Partition of Palermo), a historical document from the 15th century that recorded the names of noble families and landowners in the region.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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Gullo
Among Census respondents with the surname Gullo, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.7%) and Two or More Races (2.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Gullo 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 Gullo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.8% · 1,815
- Hispanic or Latino6.7% · 136
- Two or more races2.3% · 47
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 14
- Black or African American0.4% · 9
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Gullo
Gullo appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#13,368
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,280
+63 bearers (+2.8%)
Per 100,000 0.77
Rank movement Down 595 places
2020
#14,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,022
-258 bearers (-11.3%)
Per 100,000 0.68
Rank movement Down 885 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #12,773 | 2,217 | 0.82 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #13,368 | 2,280 | 0.77 | +63 bearers (+2.8%) | Down 595 places |
| 2020 | #14,253 | 2,022 | 0.68 | -258 bearers (-11.3%) | Down 885 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 Gullo 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 | #13,368 | #14,253 | -6.6% |
| Count | 2,280 | 2,022 | -11.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.77 | 0.68 | -12.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Gullo bearers went from 2,280 to 2,022 (-11.3% change). The surname moved down 885 positions in the national ranking, going from #13,368 to #14,253.
FAQ
Gullo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Gullo?
Name Census estimates that about 2,319 living Americans carry the surname Gullo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 147,803 residents.
How common is Gullo?
Gullo ranks #14,253 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.68 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,022 people with the surname Gullo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,319), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.68 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.68 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Gullo.
Has Gullo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Gullo went from 2,280 recorded bearers to 2,022. That is a decrease of 258 (-11.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #13,368 to #14,253.
What does the Census say about the background of Gullo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Gullo, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.7%) and Two or More Races (2.3%). 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 Gullo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.8% (1,815 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Gullo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.8%), Hispanic (6.7%), Two or More Races (2.3%). 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 Gullo (2000, 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 Gullo mean?
Derived from the Italian word "gullo," meaning "glutton" or "greedy person," likely referring to a gluttonous ancestor. 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 Gullo (0.68 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 are called Gullo?
Want to know how many Americans have the surname Gullo? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.