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

Gunstream, 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 Gunstream surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gunstream in America

Gunstream is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gunstream surname appeared 131 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 Gunstream.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gunstream 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 Gunstream

The surname GUNSTREAM is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Yorkshire, England, where it was likely derived from a topographical feature or a place name associated with a stream or river that was used as a defensive fortification or gun emplacement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield, Yorkshire, dated 1348, which mentions a John de Gunstreme. This suggests that the name may have initially been spelled with a single "n" and without the "-stream" suffix.

In the 15th century, the name appeared in various records with slight variations in spelling, such as Gunstreme, Gunstreame, and Gunstreem. These variations likely reflect the phonetic pronunciation and regional dialects of the time.

A notable early bearer of the name was Sir William Gunstream, a knight who fought alongside King Henry V at the Battle of Agincourt in 1415. His bravery and valor on the battlefield earned him recognition and lands in the county of Yorkshire.

During the Tudor period, the surname GUNSTREAM gained prominence with the rise of William Gunstream, a successful merchant and alderman in the city of London. Born in 1520, he amassed considerable wealth through his trading ventures and became a prominent figure in the city's governance.

In the 17th century, the GUNSTREAM family established themselves in the county of Norfolk, where they owned estates and played a role in local politics. Edward Gunstream (1625-1698) served as a magistrate and was known for his efforts in improving the region's infrastructure and governance.

Another notable figure was Captain John Gunstream (1675-1742), a skilled navigator and explorer who commanded several voyages to the West Indies and the Americas on behalf of the British East India Company. His detailed logs and maps contributed significantly to the understanding of maritime routes and navigation during that era.

As the GUNSTREAM family spread across England and beyond, the name continued to appear in various records and historical documents, reflecting their involvement in various professions, trades, and societal roles throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gunstream

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

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 Gunstream 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 Gunstream 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 Gunstream was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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