Explore the Family Name Gust
The meaning of Gust
1. German: from a shortened form of the personal name Augustus or from a short form of the personal name Jodocus (see Jost and Joyce). 2. East German: possibly from an altered form of Slavic gost ‘stranger, guest’, hence a nickname like Gast. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Dieter, Eldor, Ewald, Florian, Frieda, Fritz, Helmut, Hermann, Johann.
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How common is the last name Gust in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Gust' has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 9,046th in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had fallen to 9,652nd, marking a 6.7% decrease. However, the total count of people with the name rose modestly, from 3,323 in 2000 to 3,362 in 2010, an increase of 1.17%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also saw a slight dip, falling from 1.23 to 1.14 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,046 | #9,652 | -6.7% |
| Count | 3,323 | 3,362 | 1.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.23 | 1.14 | -7.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gust
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the 'Gust' surname is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White; however, there was a slight decrease in this demographic from 94.34% in 2000 to 92.80% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native saw increases in the same period. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders increased from 0.21% to 0.33%, Hispanic from 1.84% to 2.41%, and American Indian and Alaskan Natives from 1.87% to 2.71%. Those identifying with two or more races also saw an increase, going from 0.66% to 1.04%. In contrast, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black decreased from 1.08% in 2000 to 0.71% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.34% | 92.8% | -1.63% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.87% | 2.71% | 44.92% |
| Hispanic | 1.84% | 2.41% | 30.98% |
| Two or More Races | 0.66% | 1.04% | 57.58% |
| Black | 1.08% | 0.71% | -34.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.21% | 0.33% | 57.14% |