Explore the Family Name Gualpa
The meaning of Gualpa
Amerindian (mainly Ecuador): variant of Guallpa.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gualpa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gualpa has shown a marked increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gualpa was the 86,992nd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had jumped to the 64,721st rank, indicating a rise in popularity of 25.6%. The count of individuals carrying the surname also experienced substantial growth, rising from 199 to 307 - an increase of over 54%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Gualpa per 100,000 population rose by 42.86%, moving from 0.07 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,992 | #64,721 | 25.6% |
| Count | 199 | 307 | 54.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.1 | 42.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gualpa
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the Gualpa surname is overwhelmingly associated with the Hispanic ethnicity. In 2000, around 98.99% of those bearing the name were identified as Hispanic – a figure that slightly decreased to 97.72% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the Gualpa surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying with two or more races, Whites, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 98.99% | 97.72% | -1.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| White | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |