2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Gastello
An occupational surname referring to an innkeeper or hotel worker.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Gastello. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Gastello surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Gastello in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Gastello, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 81.1%. The next largest groups are White (9.4%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (5.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Gastello
The surname Gastello has its origins in Italy, dating back to the early 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "gastaldo," which referred to a local official or steward responsible for managing estates and overseeing agricultural activities. This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name may have held such positions or were associated with landed gentry.
The name first appeared in historical records in the region of Veneto, particularly in the areas around Venice and Padua. Some of the earliest documented instances can be found in municipal archives and church registers from the 1500s. Over time, various spellings emerged, including Gastaldi, Gastaldis, and Gastaldoni, reflecting regional variations and dialects.
One notable figure with the surname Gastello was Gerolamo Gastello, a 16th-century Italian painter and engraver from Padua. He was active in the late 1500s and is known for his religious works and etchings depicting scenes from the Bible and classical mythology.
In the 17th century, the name appeared in the records of the Republic of Venice, where a Giovanni Battista Gastello served as a diplomat and ambassador to various European courts. His diplomatic missions took him to France, Spain, and the Holy Roman Empire during the reign of Doge Alvise Contarini (1601-1684).
Another prominent individual was Francesco Gastello, a 17th-century Italian architect and engineer from Venice. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in the city, including the Church of Santa Maria della Salute and the Ponte di Rialto, a famous bridge spanning the Grand Canal.
During the 18th century, a branch of the Gastello family settled in the region of Lombardy, where they became landowners and prominent figures in local politics and society. One noteworthy member was Carlo Gastello (1712-1789), a nobleman and patron of the arts who commissioned several works from renowned painters and sculptors of the time.
In the 19th century, the Gastello name gained recognition in the field of literature with the writer and poet Giuseppe Gastello (1821-1891). Born in Verona, he authored several acclaimed works and was a member of the prestigious Accademia della Crusca, an esteemed literary institution dedicated to preserving the Italian language.
While the Gastello surname has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its historical significance remains deeply rooted in the regions of northern Italy, where it has left an indelible mark on the cultural and societal fabric over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Gastello
Among Census respondents with the surname Gastello, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 81.1%. The next largest groups are White (9.4%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (5.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Gastello bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Gastello surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino81.1% · 86
- White9.4% · 10
- American Indian and Alaska Native5.7% · 6
- Black or African American2.8% · 3
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Gastello
Gastello appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
+4 bearers (+3.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 6,093 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.9%) | Up 6,093 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Gastello surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #158,432 | #152,339 | 3.8% |
| Count | 102 | 106 | 3.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 18.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Gastello bearers went from 102 to 106 (+3.9% change). The surname moved up 6,093 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #152,339.
FAQ
Gastello surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Gastello?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Gastello. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Gastello?
Gastello ranks #152,339 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 106 people with the surname Gastello. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Gastello.
Has Gastello become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Gastello went from 102 recorded bearers to 106. That is an increase of 4 (+3.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Gastello?
Among Census respondents with the surname Gastello, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 81.1%. The next largest groups are White (9.4%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (5.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Gastello in the 2020 Census, accounting for 81.1% (86 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Gastello appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (81.1%), White (9.4%), American Indian/Alaska Native (5.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Gastello (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Gastello mean?
An occupational surname referring to an innkeeper or hotel worker. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Gastello (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Gastello?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people are called Gastello at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.