Explore the Family Name Gusky
The meaning of Gusky
1. Altered form of Polish Guski: probably a derivative of the personal name Gus (adaptation of German Guse, a pet form of August). Alternatively, perhaps a habitational name for someone from either of two places called Gusin, in Łódź and Masovian voivodeships. 2. American shortened and altered form of Jewish (from northeastern Poland) Zagowski: habitational name for someone from the village of Zagowszczyzna or Żagowiec, Poland.
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How common is the last name Gusky in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gusky has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Gusky was ranked 63,632nd most popular surname, and by 2010 it slipped about 14 percent to rank 72,568th. The count of people with this surname also declined during this period from 293 to 268, representing a fall of approximately 8.53 percent. Additionally, the proportion of people named Gusky per 100,000 individuals dropped from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010, marking an 18.18 percent decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,632 | #72,568 | -14.04% |
| Count | 293 | 268 | -8.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gusky
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gusky, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly linked with White ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, over 95 percent of individuals with this surname identified as White – 96.25 percent in 2000, slightly decreasing to 95.15 percent in 2010. Interestingly, the data shows no Gusky identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there has been a notable introduction of diversity in 2010, as some individuals with the surname Gusky began identifying as Hispanic or belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.25% | 95.15% | -1.14% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.87% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.87% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |