Find out how popular the last name Gasque is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Gasque.

Gasque, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Gasque surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gasque in America

Gasque is the 21774th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gasque surname appeared 1,194 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Gasque.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gasque to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Gasque

The surname GASQUE has its origins in France, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Old French word "gasquer," which means "to bend" or "to curve." This suggests that the name may have originally been an occupational surname for someone who worked with bending or shaping materials, such as a blacksmith or a metalworker.

GASQUE is believed to have originated in the region of Normandy, where it was first recorded in various medieval documents and records. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the 1589 census of the town of Rouen, where a family by the name of GASQUE is listed as residing in the Saint-Maclou parish.

In the 17th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of France, with records showing GASQUE families living in the regions of Brittany and Poitou. During this period, the name was also spelled in various ways, including Gascq, Gascque, and Gasquez, reflecting the variations in pronunciation and spelling that were common in those times.

One notable figure with the surname GASQUE was Jacques GASQUE (1614-1679), a French merchant and ship owner who played a significant role in the development of the French colonial empire in the West Indies. He was among the first settlers in the island of Martinique and was instrumental in establishing the island's sugar industry.

Another individual of note was Pierre GASQUE (1744-1816), a French soldier and military engineer who served under Napoleon Bonaparte. He was involved in several major campaigns during the Napoleonic Wars and was awarded the prestigious Légion d'honneur for his service.

In the 19th century, the name GASQUE began to appear in other parts of Europe and the Americas, likely due to emigration from France. One example is Jean-Baptiste GASQUE (1812-1887), a French-born musician and composer who settled in New Orleans, Louisiana, and became known for his contributions to the development of early jazz and Creole music.

Another notable figure was Émile GASQUE (1866-1938), a French politician and journalist who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies and was actively involved in the socialist movement in France during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

In more recent times, one of the most prominent individuals with the surname GASQUE was Victor GASQUE (1900-1988), a French artist and sculptor known for his works in bronze and stone. His sculptures can be found in various public spaces and museums throughout France and Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gasque

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Gasque.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Gasque was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Gasque has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Gasque was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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