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

Gully, 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 Gully surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gully in America

Gully is the 14233rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gully surname appeared 2,107 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 Gully.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gully 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 Gully

The surname Gully is believed to have originated in England, likely during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "gulī," which referred to a deep and narrow ravine or a small stream. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived near such geographical features or worked in related occupations, such as farming or mining.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gully can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This historical record mentions a person named "Godric de Gully," indicating the presence of the name in the 11th century.

During the 13th century, the surname Gully appeared in various legal and administrative documents across different regions of England. For example, in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1230, a certain "Richard de la Gulli" is mentioned, which is believed to be an early spelling variation of the name.

Over the centuries, the surname has seen numerous spelling variations, including Gulley, Gully, Gullye, and Gullick, among others. These variations often reflected regional dialects and the preferences of record-keepers at the time.

One notable individual with the surname Gully was John Gully (1783-1863), an English bare-knuckle boxer and entrepreneur. Born in Bath, Somerset, he had a successful boxing career and later became a respected horse breeder and racehorse owner.

Another prominent figure was James Manby Gully (1808-1883), a British physician and advocate of hydrotherapy and vegetarianism. He was a pioneer in the field of alternative medicine and authored several influential works on health and diet.

In the realm of literature, Edmund Gully (1783-1859) was an English writer and translator known for his translations of German works, including those of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich Schiller.

John Gully (1619-1689), an English divine and scholar, served as the Regius Professor of Greek at the University of Cambridge from 1676 until his death. He contributed significantly to the study of ancient Greek literature and language.

Furthermore, William Court Gully (1835-1909), a British painter and member of the Royal Academy, gained recognition for his portraits and historical scenes, capturing the spirit of Victorian-era England through his artistic works.

While the surname Gully has its roots in England, it has since spread to various parts of the world, carried by individuals who immigrated or settled in different regions over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gully

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

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

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