Explore the Family Name Guster
The meaning of Guster
German: variant of Kuster.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Guster in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Guster experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Guster was ranked 48,380th in popularity and this rank decreased by 3.35% to 49,999th in 2010. However, the number of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 410 in 2000 to 419 in 2010, marking a growth of 2.2%. The proportion per 100k fell by 6.67%, indicating that although the count has risen, it hasn't kept pace with the overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,380 | #49,999 | -3.35% |
| Count | 410 | 419 | 2.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Guster
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Guster saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In terms of ethnicity, there were no recorded instances of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races dropped by about 34.77%, from 5.12% to 3.34%. White individuals holding this surname rose by 11.51% to 46.78%, while Hispanic representation also increased slightly by 10.70% to 6.21%. On the other hand, the percentage of Black individuals with this surname decreased from 47.32% to 43.44%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 41.95% | 46.78% | 11.51% |
| Black | 47.32% | 43.44% | -8.2% |
| Hispanic | 5.61% | 6.21% | 10.7% |
| Two or More Races | 5.12% | 3.34% | -34.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |