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

Gurulé, 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 Gurulé surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gurulé in America

Gurulé is the 6848th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gurulé surname appeared 4,915 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Gurulé.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gurulé 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 Gurulé

The surname Gurule originated in Spain and has roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "gurull," which means "heap" or "pile," possibly referring to a geographical feature or a location where the name's bearers resided.

The earliest recorded instances of the Gurule surname can be traced back to the 13th century in various Spanish records and manuscripts. One notable mention is in the "Libro de la Montería" (Book of the Hunt), a manuscript from the 14th century that documented hunting activities during the reign of King Alfonso XI of Castile.

In the 16th century, the name appeared in various regions of Spain, including Aragon, Catalonia, and Valencia. During this period, the surname was often spelled as "Gurull" or "Gurul," reflecting the variations in pronunciation and orthography common at the time.

As Spain expanded its territories and influence, the Gurule surname spread to the Americas, particularly to areas that are now part of Mexico and the southwestern United States. One of the earliest documented individuals with this surname in the New World was Juan Gurule, a Spanish soldier who participated in the conquest of Mexico in the early 16th century.

Another notable figure was Sebastián Gurule, a Spanish explorer and colonist who played a role in the establishment of Santa Fe, New Mexico, in the late 16th century. He is often credited as one of the founding families of the city.

In the 17th century, the Gurule surname gained prominence in New Mexico, where several individuals with this name held positions of authority and influence. One such individual was Diego Gurule, who served as the alcalde (mayor) of Santa Fe in the mid-1600s.

Other notable individuals with the Gurule surname include:

1. Antonio Gurule (1792-1865), a prominent rancher and landowner in New Mexico.
2. Josefa Gurule (1818-1892), a well-known curandera (traditional healer) in the Santa Fe area.
3. Mariano Gurule (1834-1904), a veteran of the American Civil War who fought for the Union Army.
4. Estevan Gurule (1862-1939), a renowned santero (artist of religious sculptures) from Albuquerque, New Mexico.
5. Beatriz Gurule (1901-1981), a celebrated weaver and advocate for the preservation of traditional Hispanic arts and crafts in New Mexico.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gurulé

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

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

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