Explore the Family Name Guastella
The meaning of Guastella
Italian (southern): possibly from Sicilian guastedda ‘focaccia’ (flat loaf) (from Old French gastel, or rather Norman French guastel, wastel), presumably a metonymic occupational name for a baker or perhaps a nickname for a thin person. Alternatively, it may be derived from some minor placename. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Sal, Ciro, Gasper, Calogero, Carmella, Carmelo, Carmine, Francesco, Giovanni, Julio, Mario, Nicolo, Vitina.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Guastella in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Guastella has remained relatively stable between 2000 and 2010. The rank slightly declined by 0.42%, moving from 29570 in 2000 to 29693 in 2010. However, the overall count of individuals with this surname grew by 5.45%, increasing from 752 to 793. The proportion per 100,000 people dipped slightly by 3.57%, indicating that while the absolute number of people with the surname increased, its relative prevalence compared to other surnames decreased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,570 | #29,693 | -0.42% |
| Count | 752 | 793 | 5.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.27 | -3.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Guastella
Looking at ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts within the Guastella surname holders between 2000 and 2010. People identifying as White made up the majority percentage at 96.68% in 2000, but saw a slight decrease in 2010 to 94.33%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 61.95%, reaching 3.66% in 2010 from just 2.26% in 2000. There was also a small emergence of individuals reporting two or more races, registering at 1.13% in 2010, where none had been reported in 2000. No changes were noted for the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.68% | 94.33% | -2.43% |
| Hispanic | 2.26% | 3.66% | 61.95% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.13% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |