Explore the Family Name Gulas
The meaning of Gulas
Polish: from a derivative of Gula or Goły (see Golec).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gulas in the United States?
The surname Gulas saw a significant reduction in its popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 48,665th in terms of prevalence, but by 2010 it had fallen to 71,042nd — marking a substantial decrease of roughly 46%. Similarly, the number of individuals bearing this surname also dwindled by about 32% during this period, with the count dropping from 407 to 275. This decline is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which went down by 40% from 0.15 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,665 | #71,042 | -45.98% |
| Count | 407 | 275 | -32.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.09 | -40% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gulas
In terms of ethnic identity, the Gulas surname was predominantly associated with White ethnicity in both 2000 and 2010, as per the data provided by the Decennial U.S. Census. About 96% of bearers identified as White in 2000, a figure that dipped slightly to approximately 95% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic rose significantly from 2.21% in 2000 to 3.64% in 2010, showing a growth of almost 65%. The data for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either negligible or suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.07% | 95.27% | -0.83% |
| Hispanic | 2.21% | 3.64% | 64.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |