Explore the Family Name Gueli
The meaning of Gueli
Italian (Sicily): status name from Arabic walī ‘governor, high functionary’.
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How common is the last name Gueli in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gueli experienced a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Gueli was ranked 64,750th in terms of surname prevalence, but by 2010 it had slipped to 70,833rd place. That's a drop of roughly 9.39%. The number of people bearing this surname also decreased slightly during this period, with the total count falling from 287 in 2000 to 276 in 2010, representing a decline of about 3.83%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,750 | #70,833 | -9.39% |
| Count | 287 | 276 | -3.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gueli
In terms of ethnic identity, there were some noticeable changes between 2000 and 2010 for the surname Gueli, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The overwhelming majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with percentages of 94.77% and 94.57% respectively. There was, however, a slight decrease of 0.21%. During the same decade, representation among Hispanics fell by 19.11%, from 3.14% to 2.54%. Interestingly, the data from 2010 shows that some individuals with the Gueli surname started identifying as having two or more races. Meanwhile, no changes were observed among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.77% | 94.57% | -0.21% |
| Hispanic | 3.14% | 2.54% | -19.11% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.81% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |