Explore the Family Name Gulan
The meaning of Gulan
1. Polish: from a derivative of Gula. 2. Croatian: nickname or status name from an altered form of Ottoman Turkish gulam, denoting a captured adult man. 3. Turkish (Gülan): ornamental name or nickname derived from Persian gulan ‘roses’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jerzy, Tomasz.
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How common is the last name Gulan in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Gulan" decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 63,450 in terms of its prevalence, but by 2010 it had slipped to 75,317—indicating a decrease in popularity by -18.7%. The total count of people bearing this name similarly descended from 294 individuals in 2000 to only 256 by 2010, marking a decline of -12.93%. Consequently, the proportion of Gulan per 100,000 people also shrunk marginally from 0.11 to 0.09 over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,450 | #75,317 | -18.7% |
| Count | 294 | 256 | -12.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gulan
The Decennial U.S. Census data offers insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Gulan". In the year 2000, the majority (93.2%) of those carrying the Gulan name identified as White—a figure that dipped slightly to 86.72% by 2010. There has been a notable rise in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic within this surname group, with figures going up from 1.70% to 4.30% and 2.38% to 6.25% respectively between 2000 and 2010. A small proportion (1.95%) identified as Black in 2010, which was not recorded in 2000. However, the proportion identifying as two or more races went from 1.7% to nothing within the same period. No identifiers for American Indian and Alaskan Native were recorded for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.2% | 86.72% | -6.95% |
| Hispanic | 2.38% | 6.25% | 162.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.7% | 4.3% | 152.94% |
| Black | 0% | 1.95% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.7% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |